Santa Barbara Sheriff Reports Custody-Related Death of Former Inmate at Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria
A former inmate died on September 17 after health problems not identified by the jail’s medical staff led to his hospitalization.
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‘Frankly Extraordinary’: Santa Barbara Judge Reacts After Plains and Venoco Reach Settlement for Undisclosed Amount
After eight years of winding its way through federal and county courtrooms, the lawsuit over Plains’ role in Venoco’s bankruptcy abruptly ends midway through jury trial.
Santa Barbara’s Eastside Sees Uptick in Homeless-Related Calls for Service
A snapshot of data from city police shows a rise in “nuisance-related crimes and drug issues in the area” surrounding Cacique Street.
Santa Barbara Police Investigate Threat of Possible School Violence
Police were present around schools throughout the day Monday following a “vague and non-specific” threat posted on social media and reported by a concerned parent.
‘Venoco v. Plains Pipeline’ Returns to Santa Barbara Superior Court
A jury trial is underway for a lawsuit between the oil giant that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill and the oil company bankrupted by it.
Environmental Defense Center Says County Oil Settlement Was Wrong
Sable still must get approval from California agencies to operate pipeline.
Santa Barbara County Settles Federal Lawsuit Filed by Woman Sexually Assaulted by Jail Employee
The former jail inmate had sued the county over claims that the Sheriff’s Office’s “policy of inaction” and “deliberate indifference” paved the way for a jail employee to sexually assault her.
Santa Barbara County Folds to Sable
Oil company moves toward restarting offshore pipelines.
Santa Barbara Community Marks Five-Year Anniversary of ‘Conception’ Boat Fire That Killed 34
Family, friends, and first responders gathered this Labor Day at the ‘Conception’ Memorial stone to remember their loved ones and call for more safety regulations for passenger vessels.
The End of Platform Holly
The offshore oil platform will finally be plugged and made safe.
