Montecito Traffic Stop Leads to Kidnapping Arrest
During an investigation of an “unsafe” RV, deputies found a woman and infant being held against their will.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara’s $121 Million Police Station Ready to Break Ground
The city signed a construction contract funded by Measure C; the station is expected to open in 2027.
January 6 Participant Karen Jones Loses Bid for Reelection in Santa Ynez
Jones, who is serving three years probation for breaching the Capitol in 2021, lost her seat on the Community Services District Board.
Santa Barbara City Council’s Three Leading Candidates on Election Night
District 1 candidate Wendy Santamaria is poised to be the city’s newest councilmember.
Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024
The family business, known for its “inauguration mints,” announced plans to close after 36 years.
Board of Supervisors Approve Emergency Moratorium to Save Senior Mobile Homes
The ordinance creates a Senior Mobile Home Overlay Zone to temporarily prevent redevelopment.
Rep. Salud Carbajal Stays Optimistic on Election Night Despite Presidential Results
Democrats won on the Central Coast, but nationwide races raise big questions over the future.
El Presidio Comes to Life for Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day
Hundreds packed into El Presidio de Santa Bárbara Historic Park to celebrate culture and honor the dead.
Two-Vehicle Fire Reported at Figueroa Street Parking Structure
As black smoke billowed into downtown Santa Barbara, fire crews battled a fire in two vehicles atop the library parking structure on East Figueroa Street.
More than Books: Santa Barbara Library Plaza Set to Open
After a long road of setbacks and delays, the Michael Towbes Plaza is ready for the public.
