The Last Days of ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’
How Santa Barbara’s oldest newspaper went from winning a Pulitzer Prize to declaring bankruptcy.
Recent Stories
Fallout from Courthouse Death: Ken Fink’s Last Will and Testament
The battle over a Santa Barbara resident’s Mesa home continues months after his suicide.
Santa Barbara Announces New City Planner Allison De Busk
De Busk has worked in the city’s planning division for nearly 20 years, most recently as a senior planner.
Coroner Confirms Identity of Longtime Harbor Resident Found Dead in the Water in Santa Barbara
Authorities confirm that Bill Proctor, 79, was the victim pulled from the water near the boat launch ramp on Wednesday, July 12.
Keep the Party Going: Santa Barbara Extends Noise Ordinance for New Year’s Eve
City council approves change to allow loud music until 1:30 a.m. on the biggest party night of the year.
Displaced in Santa Barbara: Evictions Reach Every Corner of the Community
From longtime residents to multimillionaires, people in Santa Barbara County are being forced out as evictions ramp up.
Carpinteria City Council Stands Up for Gun Safety
The city will draft a secure gun ordinance, start a public campaign on gun safety, and host a gun buyback event.
Fire Crews Battle Half-Acre Blaze near Carpinteria High School
Santa Barbara County Fire, U.S. Forest Service, and Montecito Fire combined efforts to contain a vegetation fire near Franklin Trail.
Santa Barbara County’s Housing Element One Step Closer to Finish Line
Planning staff has submitted the revised draft of its plan to the state; the county is on track for adoption in late 2023.
Building an Electric Race Car from the Ground Up with UC Santa Barbara’s Gaucho Racing Team
Student-run racing team designs custom Formula SAE Electric car to compete in international competition.
