Former Santa Barbara Mayor Hal Conklin Recuperating from Medical Emergency
Conklin and his family are evaluating “the best course of treatment” following surgery last Sunday.
Author: Nick Welsh
‘News-Press’ Owner Ordered to Pay $2 Million by National Labor Board
Wendy P. McCaw sanctioned for “flagrant” and “aggravated” unfair labor practices.
Santa Barbara Judge Spares Two Pit Bulls City Hall Sought to Euthanize
The dogs, which were accused of biting a neighbor who came onto their property, were deemed “potentially dangerous” instead of “vicious.”
Can Santa Barbara County Escape the Governor’s COVID Purple Tier?
Businesses worry they can’t survive current restrictions, and officials worry Isla Vista will spread the virus.
California Adopts New Eviction Protections
Santa Barbara’s Jackson and Limon team up to get stop-gap measure passed.
Edhat’s Roger the Scanner Guy Signs Off
Roger provided brief snippets of mayhem, crisis, violence, and heroism taking place behind Santa Barbara’s well-ordered façade of perfection.
Santa Barbara Police Find Stabbing Victim on Westside
Witnesses reported seeing several males running from the scene and fleeing in a vehicle.
Montecito Swindler Gets Three Years for $3.4 Million Investment Scam
Montecito resident Efstratios “Elias” Argyropoulos fleeced his victims by offering them the opportunity to invest in companies like Facebook and Twitter before they went public.
Newsom Puts Brakes on COVID ‘Dimmer Switch’
Governor’s new four-colored system paints Santa Barbara County purple and still on hold for indoor dining but soon to open to indoor hair styling.
All Santa Barbara County Beaches Closed to Stationary Activity for Labor Day Weekend
Physical activities such as walking, jogging, surfing, and swimming will still be permitted during restricted beach access next Friday-Monday.
