Santa Barbara Jury Convicts Carpas Gang Members of 2021 Double-Homicide
Angel Varela, 31, and Oscar Trujillo-Gutierrez, 29, face life in prison without parole.
Author: Tyler Hayden
Former UCSB Student Convicted of Rape, Flees Santa Barbara Courthouse
Arian Eteghaei, 23, made it a block to State Street before he was tackled by bailiffs.
Woman Accused of Conning Elderly Santa Barbara Scientist Out of Her Home, Cars, and $3 Million in Assets
Inna Vladimirovna Cook faces eight felony counts of theft, fraud, and money laundering, plus a civil lawsuit.
Vandenberg Announces Plan for New ‘Super-Heavy’ Launch Site
The Santa Barbara County base could become the next home of SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest rocket.
A Discounted Santa Barbara Staycation Is Just What the Doctored Ordered
Seasonal colds almost derailed our plans, but sunshine and sea breeze prevailed.
Tyler Hayden’s 2025 Year in Review
Crime, Trump, and happier things.
Attempted Murder Defendant Said ‘Head-Link’ with Katy Perry Directed Him to Ty Warner’s Home
Russell Phay was arrested in May for breaking into the Beanie Babies mogul’s estate and violently attacking his girlfriend.
City of Santa Barbara Settles Harassment, Discrimination Suit Against Police Department
A female parking enforcement officer said she was subjected to bullying and abuse by her male superiors.
Parents Sue Catholic School for Allegedly Denying Students Food, Bathroom Breaks
The legal action comes as teachers have quit en masse and enrollment plummets.
Lompoc Councilmember Charged with Fraud and Embezzlement
Stephen Bridge faces eight felony counts for alleged theft of public funds.
