Santa Barbara’s Central Library Closed to Public During Construction
Excavation for Phase One of the large-scale renovation forces locals out for the month of August.
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Lompoc Hit-and-Run Leaves One Injured, One Arrested on Monday
Victim sustained injuries to the legs and chest, was listed in ‘critical but stable’ condition as of Tuesday.
Ed St. George’s Montecito Street Hotel Makes Its Way Through City Review
Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review raises concerns, but the project will move forward.
Santa Barbara Krav Maga Preps for Real-World Dangers
The ‘survival’ self-defense system teaches how to avoid conflict and defend against attackers.
Fiesta Recap: Parades Rerouted, Thousands Flock Downtown, No Serious Crimes Reported
After two years of scaled-back festivities, Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta week returned full-force for 2022.
Catalytic Converter Caper Leads to Central Coast Car Chase, Two Arrested
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol chase suspects from Noleta to Ventura.
Santa Barbara Unveils Latest Ortega Park Plans at Public Meeting
New renderings show proposed locations for murals, a pool, and gated fencing surrounding the park.
Driver in Head-On Collision Convicted on Three Counts of Murder, Faces 45 Years to Life
A Santa Barbara jury found John Dungan guilty on the lesser charges of second-degree murder.
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death near Painted Cave
One man is in custody for vehicular manslaughter and DUI after a woman was found dead in the road.
La Cumbre Plaza Pitched as 1,900-Unit Housing-Crisis Savior
The Santa Barbara City Council reviewed the first draft of the city’s Housing Element as it stares down the barrel of its state-mandated 8,001-unit quota.
