Eighth Grader Arrested for Bringing ‘Bomb’ to Campus
Determined to not be functional, it was made with paper, tape, fireworks powder, and Airsoft pellets.
Author: Tyler Hayden
Detectives Arrest Three in Pot Raid
Suspects purportedly Mexican Nationals; firearms and 300-400 pounds of marijuana seized.
Vandenberg Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
He was fatally injured as he tried to dispose of an improvised explosive device.
Amnesty Period for Dog Licensing
From now until the week of 10/18, Santa Barbara County Animal Services is providing an amnesty period during which all late fee penalties will be waived for dog owners who renew a dog license.
City Approves New Spay/Neuter Ordinance
The City Council voted unanimously on 10/5 to adopt a new spay/neuter ordinance which requires that all pet owners obtain a vet certificate before getting a license for their unaltered cat or dog.
Twiins Bounce Checks
Despite an otherwise successful 2010 West Beach Music Festival, promoters Jeremy and Joshua Pemberton have reportedly had a hard time paying some of the event’s performers.
Capps Accepts Debate Invitation
[UPDATE, 3:00 p.m.]: All three candidates appear locked in to two separate debates later this month.
Raid on Mountains of Marijuana
More than 900 plants worth $8.7 million are eradicated on private properties.
Santa Barbara Middle School Finds New Home
It will move to Brooks Institute of Photography’s Jefferson Campus next fall.
Ton of Trash Collected
More than 1,000 people collected 1.7 tons of trash from Santa Barbara beaches and creeks during Coastal Cleanup Day on 9/25.
