Confrontation Leads to Reported Robbery in Downtown Santa Barbara Announcement By Santa Barbara Police Department On July 15, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a large
Santa Barbara Man Arrested Following Downtown Knife Attack Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders Suspect David Anthony Crone allegedly cut an acquaintance with a knife near the intersection of Chapala and Carrillo streets on Wednesday morning.
Santa Barbara Landlords’ Lawsuit Sent Back to Drawing Boards Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh A federal judge has dismissed the Santa Barbara Rental Property Owners Association’s complaint challenging the city’s temporary rent freeze but left the door open for them to file an amended complaint.
Santa Barbara Police Department Not Alarmed by Violent Crime Numbers, but Remains Vigilant Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders
Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Providing Methamphetamine to a Minor Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Gavin Newsom Signs Law Limiting Mental Health Diversion for People Accused of Crimes Courts & Crime By Nigel Duara, CalMatters
‘Zero Tolerance for Bad Eggs’: California Attorney General Announces Settlement with Egg Producers Accused of Hatching Plan to Puff Up Prices Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott
Juan Higuera to be Sworn in as Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge on July 2, 2026 Announcement By Superior Court of Santa Barbara County