Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Charges Filed in E-Bike Death on Santa Barbara’s State Street
Christina Almada, 36, allegedly hit the e-bike rider with her SUV on the 1900 block of State Street Sunday night.
Nick Welsh
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Newsom Tells Cities, Counties to Crack Down on Encampments Again
In the past year, the City of Santa Barbara has eradicated more than 1,000 encampments.
Historic Santa Barbara County Vote to Phase Out New Oil Drilling
Supervisors Laura Capps, Joan Hartmann, and Roy Lee voted yes; Bob Nelson voted no.
Demolition Work Complete on New Westside Clinic
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Sable Offshore Sues County Supes over Blocked Transfer Permit
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Poodle Given a Wet, Burning Concrete Kiss
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Sheriff Under Fire for Cooperating with ICE
California law limits what local law enforcement can do.
Private Dick Gets 26 Years in Slammer
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Is Santa Barbara’s Homeless Day Center Too Successful for Its Own Good?
FARO Center stirs serious backlash over unresolved security problems.
Jesus Was an Immigrant and Refugee, Too
Don’t treat immigrants as criminals, says Pope.
