Former Santa Barbara Teaching Assistant Pleads Guilty to Contacting Minor for Sex
Adam Escarcega, 34, was previously employed at Adams Elementary School.
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How to Harden Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is hosting a free forum on gearing up for the next wildfire.
ICE Raids Leave Families In the Cold
From Carpinteria to Camarillo, loved ones are desperate for help.
Mother of Children Left Alone After Glass House Raids Is Deported
A fundraiser has been started to help the three boys, who plan to join her in Mexico.
Children Left Alone After Mothers Arrested in Immigration Raids
“I just hope I get my mom back,” says 15-year-old Juan Martinez, who is now caring for his brothers, ages 8 and 9.
Santa Barbara Attorney Charged with Rape
Andrew Alire, out on bail, pleads not guilty.
Hope Ranch House of Cards: Judge Orders Santa Barbara Investment Advisor to Pay $21.4 Million
Andrew Nash, principal of El Capitan Advisors, spent client money on property, sports memorabilia, and other luxuries.
Santa Barbara Hotel Worker Recognized for Saving Two Guests’ Lives
In separate incidents, Danny De La Cruz rescued a boy from drowning and performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking man.
Vandenberg Rocket Launches Spooking Carpinteria Harbor Seals
The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental study that assesses the potential impacts of increased launches.
Meet the 2025 Fido Photo Contest Winners!
In our opinion, all of the participants are top dogs.
