Eight Retired Santa Barbara Judges Sign ‘Declaration of Judicial Independence’
More than 100 retired California judges call out “assaults on our judiciary” and “democracy.”
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara County to Audit Sheriff’s Overtime Costs
County’s auditor will examine why overtime costs keep rising as the number of vacant sworn positions has dramatically dropped.
Pro-Palestinian, Anti-ICE Protesters Gather Along Santa Barbara’s Waterfront on International Day of Peace
“The pain and suffering of people currently living in Gaza is beyond our human comprehension,” says featured speaker at Sunday demonstration near Stearns Wharf.
Charlie Kirk Went Into the Lion’s Den of Woke to Defend Freedom of Speech
Trump and Vance use the murder to muzzle perceived enemies.
Sable Offshore’s Path Just Got Rockier and Steeper
The Texas oil company attempting to restart oil production along the Gaviota Coast faces new obstacles.
MTD Santa Barbara and Union Settle, Averting Strike
Bus drivers and other unionized workers to see 11.25 percent wage increase over three years under a new contract approved on Tuesday.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Review Three In-Custody Deaths
The board responds to blistering grand jury reports that concluded the jailhouse deaths could or should have been prevented.
Robert Redford, Dead at 89, Remembered by Santa Barbara Community
Actor, director, and environmentalist supported variety of causes around town.
Last Chord Strummed at Jensen Music in Santa Barbara
After 53 years in business, the De la Vina Street instrument shop is shutting its doors.
Mission Hills Housing Project Gets $1.5 Million Loan from Santa Barbara County
Total cost of the affordable 49 units is $51 million.
