City of Santa Barbara’s E-Bike Accidents and Citations at a Glance
Police Chief Kelly Gordon reports there have been 108 e-bike accidents recorded between May 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, including 11 serious injuries and one fatality.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Blood Bath Coming to Santa Barbara Clinics
Public Health and Social Services face most of the county’s budget cuts.
Music Academy’s Big Plans for Downtown Santa Barbara Get Warm Embrace
The Historic Landmarks Commission gives its blessing to the revised architectural renderings for the academy’s proposed music instruction, rehearsal, and performance hub on State Street.
Randy Rowse Bows Out of Santa Barbara Mayoral Race: ‘It’s Just Time’
Santa Barbara’s 51st mayor announces he will not be seeking reelection after serving one term as mayor.
BCycle Gets Clean Air Grant to Expand Low-Income Santa Barbara Ridership
More bikes, docks, stations, and bilingual outreach.
Can Sharks Off Santa Barbara’s Coast Help Reduce Global Warming?
Hot waters and softening teeth make big whites friendly neighbors.
Sable Offshore Announces First Sale of Oil, Restart of Second Platform in Santa Barbara Channel
The announcement comes as the Houston oil company is scheduled to be arraigned this Wednesday in Santa Barbara Superior Court on 21 criminal charges for violating state and federal environmental law.
Luxurious Storage Spaces Take Over a Long-Forgotten Santa Barbara Gem
Canon Vaults promises intimate gatherings and meaningful connections for exclusive members.
Santa Barbara County’s Hire-Local Program Shows Lack of Local Hires
To date, the number of local employees hired has been less than it was before the supervisors voted to require union companies on large public works projects.
Santa Maria Forklift Killer Sentenced to One Year’s Probation for Manslaughter
David Ernest Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter for his role in the 2024 death of 39-year-old Tiffany Ann Peterson.
