Jun Starkey, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Tue Mar 29, 2022 | 10:27am

Santa Barbara County Main Jail Escapee Caught in San Luis Obispo Monday Night

The man escaped the Main Jail Sunday night, and county officials have not commented on how he was able to escape.

Education By Jun Starkey | Mon Mar 28, 2022 | 4:33pm

Dr. Susan Salcido is running for reelection with a vast list of supporters from the Santa Barbara community.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Mon Mar 28, 2022 | 2:27pm

Eric Ramirez-Aguilar had pleaded guilty in 2021 to killing Adolfo Corral and Mary Jane Becerra Corral in a 2020 hit-and-run.

Public Safety By Jun Starkey | Mon Mar 28, 2022 | 12:26pm

Santa Barbara County avoids “life-threatening flooding and debris flow” during Monday rainstorm.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Mon Mar 28, 2022 | 11:29am

Joshua Camarillo-Sanchez escaped from the Main Jail late Sunday night.

Education By Jun Starkey | Fri Mar 25, 2022 | 3:23pm

The lawsuit alleges that candidate Christy Lozano does not have the credentials to run for superintendent of schools.

Community By Jun Starkey | Fri Mar 25, 2022 | 1:15pm

The 13,000-square-foot bouncy castle features a deejay booth and mini obstacle courses.

Public Safety By Jun Starkey | Thu Mar 24, 2022 | 1:10pm

A crash and truck fire caused major traffic jams through Summerland to La Conchita.

Community By Jun Starkey | Wed Mar 23, 2022 | 2:29pm

Wendy Sims-Moten calls out what needs to be addressed.

Education By Jun Starkey | Tue Mar 22, 2022 | 1:38pm

The restorative conversations will be held between the families impacted by recent racial incidents in the district.