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.

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