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Alzheimer’s Expected to Double in California by 2040, Triple in Hispanic Communities

Alzheimer’s Expected to Double in California by 2040, Triple in Hispanic Communities

Health By Ryan P. Cruz

The Alzheimer’s Association’s recent report shows Black and Brown Communities are disproportionately affected.

Is Big Oil Dead in Santa Barbara?

Is Big Oil Dead in Santa Barbara?

Cover Story By Indy Staff

The tides have turned against ExxonMobil, Cat Canyon, and offshore platforms.

Two Arrested in Connection to 2021 Drive-by Shooting on Santa Barbara’s Westside

Two Arrested in Connection to 2021 Drive-by Shooting on Santa Barbara’s Westside

Courts & Crime By Indy Staff

The shooter and driver are suspected to be responsible for the shooting of a 16-year-old on San Andres Street.

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Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds

Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds

Environment By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara Eastside Tenants Battle Landlords over Black Mold, Leaking Units

Santa Barbara Eastside Tenants Battle Landlords over Black Mold, Leaking Units

News By Jun Starkey

Mother of Debris Flow Victim Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff over Son’s Remains

Mother of Debris Flow Victim Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff over Son’s Remains

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden

County Housing Authority Closing $20M Deal on Goleta Super 8 for Homeless Housing

County Housing Authority Closing $20M Deal on Goleta Super 8 for Homeless Housing

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara Residents May Order up to Four At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Santa Barbara Residents May Order up to Four At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Coronavirus News By Indy Staff

All Sports and Extracurricular Activities Resume in Santa Barbara School District

All Sports and Extracurricular Activities Resume in Santa Barbara School District

Coronavirus News By Jun Starkey

Santa Barbara Included in Tsunami Advisory

Santa Barbara Included in Tsunami Advisory

News By Indy Staff

UC Santa Barbara’s Arts & Lectures Events Rescheduled Due to COVID

UC Santa Barbara’s Arts & Lectures Events Rescheduled Due to COVID

Coronavirus News By Indy Staff

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Community

One Dead at Santa Barbara Main Jail, Cause of Death Unknown

One Dead at Santa Barbara Main Jail, Cause of Death Unknown

Community By Indy Staff

Santa Barbara Firefighter Killed in Snowboarding Accident

Santa Barbara Firefighter Killed in Snowboarding Accident

Community By Indy Staff

Goleta City Hall Closes In-Person Services for COVID

Goleta City Hall Closes In-Person Services for COVID

Community By Jean Yamamura

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Health

Alzheimer’s Expected to Double in California by 2040, Triple in Hispanic Communities

Alzheimer’s Expected to Double in California by 2040, Triple in Hispanic Communities

Health By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics CEO Stepping Down

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics CEO Stepping Down

Health By Nick Welsh

Opioid Deaths Hit New Record Levels

Opioid Deaths Hit New Record Levels

Health By Nick Welsh

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Politics

Santa Barbara Supervisor to Run for California State Assembly

Santa Barbara Supervisor to Run for California State Assembly

Politics By Nick Welsh

Randy Rowse Promises ‘Clean’ and ‘Safe’ Spaces as Santa Barbara’s New Mayor

Randy Rowse Promises ‘Clean’ and ‘Safe’ Spaces as Santa Barbara’s New Mayor

Politics By Tyler Hayden

Planning Commissioner Announces Candidacy for 37th District Assembly Race

Planning Commissioner Announces Candidacy for 37th District Assembly Race

Politics By Jun Starkey

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Public Safety

Santa Barbara Included in Tsunami Advisory

Santa Barbara Included in Tsunami Advisory

News By Indy Staff

Mountain Lion Stalks Painted Cave Pets

Mountain Lion Stalks Painted Cave Pets

Public Safety By Madison Smoak

Coast Guard Issues New Rules in Response to ‘Conception’ Disaster

Coast Guard Issues New Rules in Response to ‘Conception’ Disaster

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

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Coronavirus News

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara Residents May Order up to Four At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Santa Barbara Residents May Order up to Four At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Coronavirus News By Indy Staff

All Sports and Extracurricular Activities Resume in Santa Barbara School District

All Sports and Extracurricular Activities Resume in Santa Barbara School District

Coronavirus News By Jun Starkey

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Homeless

County Housing Authority Closing $20M Deal on Goleta Super 8 for Homeless Housing

County Housing Authority Closing $20M Deal on Goleta Super 8 for Homeless Housing

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Freedom Warming Centers Open Around Santa Barbara

Freedom Warming Centers Open Around Santa Barbara

Homeless By Nick Welsh

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Housing

Santa Barbara Eastside Tenants Battle Landlords over Black Mold, Leaking Units

Santa Barbara Eastside Tenants Battle Landlords over Black Mold, Leaking Units

News By Jun Starkey

Goleta Takes UCSB to Court over Housing Inadequacies

Goleta Takes UCSB to Court over Housing Inadequacies

Housing By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara Begins Building Seriously Affordable Housing

Santa Barbara Begins Building Seriously Affordable Housing

Housing By Nick Welsh

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Courts & Crime

Two Arrested in Connection to 2021 Drive-by Shooting on Santa Barbara’s Westside

Two Arrested in Connection to 2021 Drive-by Shooting on Santa Barbara’s Westside

Courts & Crime By Indy Staff

Mother of Debris Flow Victim Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff over Son’s Remains

Mother of Debris Flow Victim Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff over Son’s Remains

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden

Santa Barbara Homeowner Reveals New Details from Home Invasion-Turned-Standoff

Santa Barbara Homeowner Reveals New Details from Home Invasion-Turned-Standoff

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh

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Environment

Is Big Oil Dead in Santa Barbara?

Is Big Oil Dead in Santa Barbara?

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds

Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds

Environment By Jean Yamamura

Slick Off Platform Holly Confirmed to Be a Natural Seep

Slick Off Platform Holly Confirmed to Be a Natural Seep

Environment By Jean Yamamura

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