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Technical Issues Plague 4th of July Fireworks

Chronic technical difficulties ​— ​not to mention a thick, heavy fog ​— ​plagued this year’s Fourth of July fireworks at the city’s waterfront, leading to a lengthy delay and prompting the Fire Department to pull the plug before the grand finale.

Only One Arrest Made in Massive Showgrounds Brawl

CHP officers issued a call for backup from the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night to help contain a brawl involving 100 people that started at a concert of La Banda MS held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds

Retiring MTD Leader Showered with Love

MTD executive Sherrie Fisher (pictured) found herself on the receiving end of a ceremonial love fest during the county supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, one week before retiring after 40 years with the company.

Cell Phone Search Ruling to Have Little Effect on S.B. Police

While civil libertarians are hailing last week’s Supreme Court ruling requiring law enforcement officers to obtain search warrants before checking the contents of a cell phone, Santa Barbara Police Department spokesperson Riley Harwood said the ruling would have limited impact on day-to-day operations or departmental investigations

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