Santa Barbara Man Pleads Guilty to Arson Charges Stemming from Furniture Store Fire
Zacchaeus Taylor, 31, will be sentenced to three years and will register as an arson offender for life.
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Chumash Elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto Announced as Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal
For the first time in history, a Barbareño Chumash tribal elder will take a prominent role in El Desfile Histórico.
New Program Aims to Help Low-Income Households Pay Water Bill
Santa Barbara residents can be eligible for up to $15,000 toward water and wastewater bills.
HOPE Housing Fund Misses Mark, Sent Back to Drawing Board Again
Housing advocates urge the city to use the funds to tackle the severe crisis among low-income residents first.
City of Santa Barbara to Apply for $4.5 Million Grant Toward Ortega Park Overhaul
The community continues to voice concerns over the proposed design while the city looks to fund the $15 million project.
‘On a Razor’s Edge’: Santa Barbara Library Scraping by Post-COVID
The future is bright with the new Michael Towbes Plaza, though the pandemic and construction complications have severely limited operations.
Motorcyclist Dead After Collision with Postal Truck in Hope Ranch
The 45-year-old Santa Barbara man was “ejected from the motorcycle” and was pronounced dead on scene, according to California Highway Patrol.
Two Years in, Santa Barbara’s Bike Share Program Is Coasting Along
The city extended its contract with the electric-assist bike provider BCycle for three more years.
City of Santa Barbara Facing $1.1M Budget Deficit in 2024
Revenues aren’t growing as fast as expenses as the city expects its deficit to grow from $1.1 million in 2024 to $4.8 million in 2025.
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.
