Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Rape
Khalil Byers faces 51 years to life in prison.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara’s 1969 Oil Spill Reverberates Today
The catastrophic oil spill of 1969 still reverberates over environmental battles today.
Plains Pipeline Tries to Dodge Felony Conviction for 2015 Oil Spill
Fifty years after Santa Barbara’s worst oil spill, Plains Pipeline tries to escape the first felony conviction for an oil spill off the Refugio coast.
Despite Bankruptcy Threat, PG&E Progressing with Diablo Shutdown
The utility insists it has the necessary $3.2 billion in funds.
Eric Nickel Sworn In as City Fire Chief
He’s already working on a wildland fire management plan.
Santa Barbara Struggles to Adapt to Sea-Level Rise
The City of Santa Barbara struggles to adapt to rising sea levels and save beaches and property.
City Takes on Cannabis Kings and Red Tag Bandits
Cannabis kings face city councilmembers for ignoring red tags and allegedly lying on applications.
Jackson Blisters PG&E over Bankruptcy Threat
She has little desire to save the utility from ‘falling into the abyss.’
Will the Saturday Farmers Market Move to De la Guerra Plaza?
The City Council votes to gauge public interest in the idea.
Saving Downtown Santa Barbara with Consultants
City Hall hires a private firm to craft a strategic plan.
