Meet Santa Barbara County’s Lavender Lady
Melissa Broughton also goes by the Bunny Lady, depending on who you ask.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Police Files: What Happened at Apartment 147?
Newly released records shed light on the fatal shooting of Francisco Alcaraz.
Santa Barbara Hospitals Now at 50 Percent Capacity
ICUs are 56 percent full.
Santa Barbara COVID Hospitalizations Reach All-Time High
Cottage cuts back on elective surgeries due to the potential for a nursing shortage.
Man Allegedly Lights Fires on State Street, Threatens Police with Large Crystal
Diego Hernandez-Mendez was also reportedly stalking a female pedestrian.
Santa Barbara’s Biggest PPP Recipients
Sansum Clinic, Fielding University, and Rusty’s Pizza all collected large rescue loans.
Santa Barbara Grand Jury Takes on Youth Gang Crime
It finds gaps in prevention and a lack of coordination among law enforcement agencies.
A Sneak Peek of ‘Vines & Vision,’ Coming This Fall
This 600-page book by Matt Kettmann and Macduff Everton focuses on the winemakers of Santa Barbara County.
How Will Santa Barbara Police Its Police?
A new report lays out the city’s options for a civilian review system.
Woman Reportedly Rams Ex’s Car, Tries to Mow Down Officers
Alexis Kirchner then allegedly attempted to speed along the State Street pedestrian promenade.
