High Santa Barbara Omicron Deaths Predicted
County supes wrestle with ugly COVID stats.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Homeowner Reveals New Details from Home Invasion-Turned-Standoff
Just out of jail, the brazen burglary suspect allegedly showered and helped himself to food while a mother and daughter barricaded themselves in another room.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics CEO Stepping Down
Dr. Charles Fenzi announced he is retiring from the affordable health-care system this summer.
Freedom Warming Centers Open Around Santa Barbara
Churches are offering emergency shelter from the cold for the South Coast’s unhoused population.
Poodle Asks: Why Not Call It Treason?
The Capitol is still under siege, one year later.
Ortega Park Renovation Grant Denied
Grand plans for the Eastside neighborhood are in limbo.
Dos Pueblos Ranch Gets New Owner
Plans are for outdoor teaching and Chumash ceremonies.
Gregg Hart Mulling Run for Assembly
The county supervisor is weighing whether to run for the county or state seat.
Poodle: Utility Giant Sanctioned $588 Million for Causing Thomas Fire
SoCal Edison refused to turn over evidence showing how fire started.
Inmate’s Death Blamed on Repeat Miscommunication
Santa Barbara Grand Jury Report reveals new details behind apparent suicide at County Jail.
