Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Chumash
Citing a lack of jurisdiction and sovereignty laws, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Santa Ynez Valley residents against the Chumash over the tribe’s proposed casino expansion.
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Investigators Say Cody West Was Killed In Freak Accident
The 22-year-old was found pinned under his car in a drainage canal.
Homeowners Sue Plains All American Pipeline for Refugio Oil Spill
Class action complaint looks to represent coastal residents between Pt. Conception and southern San Diego County.
UCSB Prof Predicted Where Refugio Oil Would Spread
Computer models accurately show the crude hitting deep water and heading south.
Famed Film Composer James Horner Feared Dead in Plane Crash
UPDATE: Horner’s assistant has confirmed that he perished in the Monday morning accident.
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Cuyama
The single-engine plane went down at around 9:30 a.m.
Refugio Oil Spill: The 80,000-Gallon Question
As the ocean cleanup winds down, land crews at ground zero continue to dig.
CarMax Accused of Selling Unsafe Cars with Open Recalls
Report reveals as many as 10 percent of Oxnard lot vehicles have recalls.
Investigators Say Lamp Wire Started Fatal House Fire
A “compromised” lamp power cord is likely to blame for the house fire that killed 88-year-old Montecito resident Lorraine Schmerzler in April, authorities said.
Gun Buyback Gets 207 Firearms
The Santa Barbara Police Department and the Coalition Against Gun Violence hosted an anonymous gun buyback on 6/13 at which 207 firearms were turned in for Vons gift cards.
