Man in Porsche Leads Police on High Speed Chase
He reportedly stole the sports car in broad daylight from a downtown auto body shop.
Recent Stories
SBCC Lauded for Transfer Program
Excelencia in Education, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, announced that Santa Barbara City College has been named a national finalist for its Transfer Achievement Program (TAP).
Magazine Made By Kids
Santa Barbara Kids Magazine, the only area youth-led publication of its kind, released its second issue this week.
‘The Map’ Celebrates 25 Years
The Map—the wildly popular illustrated rendering of downtown Santa Barbara and surrounding areas that’s handed out by concierge staff at most nearby hotels—is celebrating its 25th and final printing next month.
Train Conductor Spots Body
A woman’s body was found the morning of 9/5 alongside railroad tracks located 200 feet north of Los Patos Street.
Can You Vote?
As National Voter Registration Month kicks off, Secretary of State Debra Bowen reminded Californians this week that now is the time to check their voter status or register for the first time.
Montecito Motors Meltdown
Customers file police reports alleging failed payment after their cars were sold on consignment.
Refugio Road Shooting Follow-Up
Detectives release more details surrounding last week’s incident as well as a sketch of the suspect.
Housing Trust Secures Half-Mil
The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara—a nonprofit financing agency that works to increase affordable housing opportunities countywide—announced this week that it was awarded a grant of $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Marborg Hauls Schools’ Trash For Free
MarBorg Industries was saluted for its generosity this week in the form of a sign placed at San Marcos High School.
