Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: What Happens After an ICE Arrest
Jupiter Castillo, a UC Santa Barbara graduate and healthcare worker, shares his experience of detention and deportation.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara City Council Passes Temporary Rent Freeze
Council will adopt a moratorium on rent increases while the city drafts a permanent rent cap.
Santa Barbara County Democrats Endorse Kristen Sneddon for Mayor
Sneddon was selected out of a crowded field of Democrat candidates in the race for Santa Barbara mayor.
Santa Barbara Community Holds Vigil in Response to Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Residents and organizers speak out against the escalating federal immigration enforcement across the country.
Central Coast Leaders Speak Out after 150 Arrested in Immigration Sweeps
Santa Barbara County was hit with consistent federal immigration enforcement during the final week of 2025.
Central Coast Immigration Sweeps Escalate at End of Year
The 805 UndocuFund reported more than 50 arrests over two days in Santa Barbara County.
Ryan P. Cruz’s 2025 in Review
The reporter-about-town’s favorite stories.
Christmas Eve Storm Passes Santa Barbara Without Major Damage
Flooding was reported on surface streets, though shoppers still visited downtown Santa Barbara on December 24, 2025.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Santa Barbara County on Christmas Eve
Heavy rains are expected to last through Christmas Day; evacuation warnings remain in place for Lake Fire burn scar area.
Community Members Demand Santa Barbara City College Protect Students from ICE
Immigrant rights advocates and organizers blast SBCC’s Board of Trustees for the college’s lack of response to recent ICE incidents.
