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Santa Barbara Astronomer Spots the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Supernovas
SN 2012Z cheated death and came back more powerful than before.
Santa Barbara’s ‘Unicorn’ OB Calls It Quits
Dr. Melissa Drake announces sudden closure of bustling practice.
Santa Ynez Valley’s Very First Pride Festival
A new nonprofit has organized four days of food, floats, deejays, drag queens, and more.
Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Avoids the Ax
The City Council said it was content with the restaurant’s traffic improvement plan.
City of Santa Barbara Ordered to Turn Over Records in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Former finance director Bob Samario’s sexual history in the workplace is pertinent to the case, judge rules.
Former Supervisor Peter Adam’s Farm Fined for H-2A Guest Worker Violations
Adam Bros. failed to provide contracts and pay all wages, federal officials say.
Man Allegedly At Fault for Fatal UCSB Crash Was Arrested Last Year for Reckless Driving
Jose Luis Hernandez and two others were killed in Saturday’s violent collision.
How Often Do Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Deputies Use Force?
New data reveals how many suspects have been physically subdued and injured.
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Releases New Details on Jail ‘Riot’
Three separate fights broke out in three different housing units during the May 22 incident.
