Santa Barbara Police Chief Looking into 5150 Holds
Chief Kelly Gordon aims to expand her department’s powers in dealing with people experiencing severe mental-health crises.
Nick Welsh
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Grand Unveiling of State Street’s Future Gets Off to Bumpy Start
A meeting about the proposed major redesign of downtown Santa Barbara’s main drag got sidetracked by concerns over cyclists on the pedestrian promenade.
Another Santa Barbara County Jail Inmate Dead of Apparent Opioid Overdose
Monday’s death at the Northern Branch Jail marks the second time in the last week that a jail inmate died in similar fashion.
Postscript on the Promenade
At the Santa Barbara State Street Advisory Committee meeting, lots of eggs got cracked but no omelettes got made.
Santa Barbara County Jail Inmate Dead of Apparent Opioid Overdose
Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Coroner’s Bureau are investigating Thursday night’s death in the Main Jail’s Inmate Reception Center.
Can Santa Barbara’s Downtown Be Revived?
Goodbye Jason Harris, hello 17 big-brains with $1 million.
Santa Barbara Culture Warrior Files Federal Lawsuit
Claims school districts violated his first amendment rights.
County of Santa Barbara Awards $1M to United Way to Address Childcare Crisis
Money will fund a study, an emergency action plan, and support for businesses seeking to provide or expand childcare options.
Cannabis Cultivators Win Round One in Water Rights Fight on Santa Ynez River
The state water board finds no abdication of responsibility.
Chubby Checker Twists Away at Free Santa Barbara Block Party
The man who taught America how to shake it comes to town.
