Sheriff’s Office 2022 Recap Shows Overall Decrease in Crime Across Santa Barbara County
Crime statistics show a 12 percent decrease in violent crime, while arson cases rose by 157 percent.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Meets Restaurants Halfway with $2 Parklet Rate
The City Council approved a lower rate after backpedaling on its previous decision for a higher tiered-payment system.
Santa Barbara Vows to Take On Illegal Vacation Rentals
City Council approves program to tackle the estimated 1,500 illegal short-term rentals currently operating in the city.
Santa Barbara City Council to Discuss Ordinance Against Unattended Property
“Excessive” items and property left in public spaces would be removed by the city after four hours.
Santa Barbara Police Department ‘Embracing the Moment,’ Audit Says
Low use-of-force rates and understaffing highlighted in an independent audit of the police department.
Danny Trejo Visits UC Santa Barbara
Actor Danny Trejo shares stories about overcoming obstacles and finding success in Hollywood.
Fiery Crash on Cathedral Oaks in Goleta Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A teenage driver was arrested in a single-vehicle accident that left one 22-year-old passenger dead at the scene.
Should Santa Barbara Airport Keep Growing to Meet Future Demand?
Councilmembers and concerned neighbors question airport’s 20-year master plan to accommodate 1.8 million annual passengers.
An Inside Look at Santa Barbara County’s $1.5 Billion Budget
County leadership is “Ready for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow” with Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
Central Coast Is Alive with Wildflower Superblooms
Winter storms reawaken dormant native wildflowers for a springtime show throughout California.
