Lockdown Lifted After Unfounded Reports of Shooter at San Marcos High School
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s deputies responded within minutes and shut down the area during the search.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
DP News Awarded Among Best in the Nation for Student Journalism
Dos Pueblos High School’s student-run news program wins several awards, including the Goleta school’s first-ever first-place finish at the competition.
Santa Barbara County Proposes 19 New Sites for Housing
County-owned properties and UCSB housing are included in the Housing Element update, while Goleta wonders about water supply.
Keeping the Game of the Gods Alive
“Pelota mixteca,” a sport with ancient roots, thrives in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Passes Emergency Ordinance on Tenant Evictions
New language in the ordinance requires landlords to show “good faith” and provide copies of work permits to tenants prior to evictions.
Carpinteria Man Arrested for Sexual Acts with Child
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives believe that there may be additional victims associated with the suspect.
Santa Barbara Considering Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals
The city’s Finance Committee will weigh in Tuesday on a Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program aimed at preserving housing stock.
Last Stand at La Cumbre: Santa Barbara Tenants Fight Back Against Renoviction
One family tries to win the right to stay in their apartment while the property owner seeks to renovate.
Santa Barbara City Council Denies Appeal Against Westside Neighborhood Clinic
The council agrees with the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal made by a gas station next to the clinic over parking concerns.
Santa Barbara Plans $1.58 Billion Worth of Projects over Next Five Years
The city’s Capital Improvement Program includes $775 million un funded projects and $800 million in unfunded projects.
