Out of Work and In the Dark, Biltmore Staff Plan to Protest
More than 450 employees, many with decades of service, have been in limbo for five months.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Files: Scream Therapy, Then a Shooting
Kerry Flood was killed in the midst of a mental breakdown.
Former Probation Supervisor Accused of Massive Embezzlement Scheme
Manuel Torres is charged with stealing more than $600,000 from the union he headed for 20 years.
Why Did Lompoc Prison Explode with COVID?
Federal inspectors point to bad policies and poor leadership.
Santa Barbara Councilmembers to Seek Public Input on Civilian Police Review Board
Meagan Harmon and Alejandra Gutierrez will facilitate the creation of a community commission to determine which model to adopt.
The Light and Dark Sides of Santa Barbara’s Police Forces
Personal stories — many positive, others painful — of everyday interactions with our officers of the law.
Who Are Santa Barbara’s Biggest Presidential Campaign Donors?
Oracle executive Jeff Henley leads both packs with a $50,000 contribution to Trump.
Santa Barbara Police Files: An Arrest Goes Wrong
A homeless woman suffers a badly broken arm during her struggle with an officer.
Could COVID Permanently Cure Santa Barbara’s Overcrowded Jail?
The county supervisors will meet Thursday to examine whether to permanently reduce incarceration rates.
Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped in Drainpipe for Three Days
Sophie was reported missing about a month ago.
