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Man Found Dead Under ‘Suspicious Circumstance’ in Santa Barbara Remembered as Loving Father, Brother

Man Found Dead Under ‘Suspicious Circumstance’ in Santa Barbara Remembered as Loving Father, Brother

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

Names of the deceased and suspects have been released after a body was found sealed in plastic wrap in an apartment. The family of the man found dead is raising money to cover funeral costs.

Toddler Hit by Car on Santa Barbara’s State Street Is ‘Out of the Woods,’ Her Family Says

Toddler Hit by Car on Santa Barbara’s State Street Is ‘Out of the Woods,’ Her Family Says

Community By Elaine Sanders

The 3-year-old girl is on the long road to recovery after spending weeks in the Pediatric ICU.

Actor, Humanitarian Kevin Costner Joins ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray for an Evening Highlighting Lifesaving Work in Chad, Nepal, Gaza and the U.S

Actor, Humanitarian Kevin Costner Joins ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray for an Evening Highlighting Lifesaving Work in Chad, Nepal, Gaza and the U.S

Announcement By ShelterBox USA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (November 6, 2026) — ShelterBox USA raised more than $175,000 to provide emergency shelter and essential supplies

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LAT Political Analyst Mark Barabak Dissects the Midterms – Democrats Now “Have an Opportunity, Not a Mandate”

LAT Political Analyst Mark Barabak Dissects the Midterms – Democrats Now “Have an Opportunity, Not a Mandate”

By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers

UC Santa Barbara Police Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Isla Vista

UC Santa Barbara Police Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Isla Vista

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara Nuclear Lab Cited for Major Security Failure

Santa Barbara Nuclear Lab Cited for Major Security Failure

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden

The Goleta Police Department was Awarded $109,500 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

The Goleta Police Department was Awarded $109,500 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Announcement By Goleta Police Department

Sleeping Bag Drive for those Experiencing Homelessness

Sleeping Bag Drive for those Experiencing Homelessness

Announcement By Santa Barbara County

Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman

Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman

Election 2026 By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Announcement By Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA

Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder

Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder

Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office

Two Guadalupe Men Arrested in Separate Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations

Two Guadalupe Men Arrested in Separate Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

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Immigration

Santa Barbara County Students Stage Walkouts, Congressmember Calls for Investigation Amid ICE Surge

Santa Barbara County Students Stage Walkouts, Congressmember Calls for Investigation Amid ICE Surge

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz

ICE Detains Special Needs Student, U.S. Citizen Near Santa Maria High School

ICE Detains Special Needs Student, U.S. Citizen Near Santa Maria High School

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz

ICE Arrests Alarm California’s Community Colleges. How Much Can Campus Officials Do?

ICE Arrests Alarm California’s Community Colleges. How Much Can Campus Officials Do?

Immigration By Adam Echelman, CalMatters

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Energy

Plans to Build Another Battery Center in Goleta Put on Pause

Plans to Build Another Battery Center in Goleta Put on Pause

Energy By Elaine Sanders

UC Santa Barbara Invests in Energy-Efficient AI, Quantum Tech

UC Santa Barbara Invests in Energy-Efficient AI, Quantum Tech

Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

Will Eyes on Lompoc Wind Farm’s Towers Bring Down Bird Deaths?

Will Eyes on Lompoc Wind Farm’s Towers Bring Down Bird Deaths?

Energy By Callie Fausey

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Science & Tech

UC Santa Barbara Invests in Energy-Efficient AI, Quantum Tech

UC Santa Barbara Invests in Energy-Efficient AI, Quantum Tech

Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

No Data Center Coming to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds

No Data Center Coming to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds

Science & Tech By Elaine Sanders

Brain Surgery by Autonomous Robot? It’s Possible — and Could Save Lives

Brain Surgery by Autonomous Robot? It’s Possible — and Could Save Lives

Science & Tech By Sonia Fernandez, UCSB's 'The Current'

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Election 2026

LAT Political Analyst Mark Barabak Dissects the Midterms – Democrats Now “Have an Opportunity, Not a Mandate”

LAT Political Analyst Mark Barabak Dissects the Midterms – Democrats Now “Have an Opportunity, Not a Mandate”

By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers

Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman

Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman

Election 2026 By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara Election Night in Photos

Santa Barbara Election Night in Photos

Photo By Elaine Sanders and Ingrid Bostrom

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Housing

Santa Barbara Residents Wary of Petition Against Rent Stabilization

Santa Barbara Residents Wary of Petition Against Rent Stabilization

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz

Changes to Santa Barbara’s Just Cause Ordinance Need Ironing Out

Changes to Santa Barbara’s Just Cause Ordinance Need Ironing Out

Housing By Christina McDermott

Housing Authority Unveils Bella Vista Affordable Housing Project in Santa Barbara

Housing Authority Unveils Bella Vista Affordable Housing Project in Santa Barbara

Housing By Christina McDermott

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Community

Toddler Hit by Car on Santa Barbara’s State Street Is ‘Out of the Woods,’ Her Family Says

Toddler Hit by Car on Santa Barbara’s State Street Is ‘Out of the Woods,’ Her Family Says

Community By Elaine Sanders

Actor, Humanitarian Kevin Costner Joins ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray for an Evening Highlighting Lifesaving Work in Chad, Nepal, Gaza and the U.S

Actor, Humanitarian Kevin Costner Joins ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray for an Evening Highlighting Lifesaving Work in Chad, Nepal, Gaza and the U.S

Announcement By ShelterBox USA

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Animals By Callie Fausey

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Public Safety

Santa Barbara Nuclear Lab Cited for Major Security Failure

Santa Barbara Nuclear Lab Cited for Major Security Failure

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden

The Goleta Police Department was Awarded $109,500 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

The Goleta Police Department was Awarded $109,500 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Announcement By Goleta Police Department

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Honored for Gun Violence Prevention

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Honored for Gun Violence Prevention

Public Safety By Nick Welsh

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Courts & Crime

Man Found Dead Under ‘Suspicious Circumstance’ in Santa Barbara Remembered as Loving Father, Brother

Man Found Dead Under ‘Suspicious Circumstance’ in Santa Barbara Remembered as Loving Father, Brother

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

UC Santa Barbara Police Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Isla Vista

UC Santa Barbara Police Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Isla Vista

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder

Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder

Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office

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Politics

It’s Official: California Picks Xavier Becerra to Replace Gavin Newsom

It’s Official: California Picks Xavier Becerra to Replace Gavin Newsom

Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale

Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale

Election 2026 By Nick Welsh

Sable Donates $110,000 to Defeat North County Progressive

Sable Donates $110,000 to Defeat North County Progressive

Politics By Nick Welsh

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Environment

Franceschi Park Opens New Trails, Exposes Hidden Secrets

Franceschi Park Opens New Trails, Exposes Hidden Secrets

Environment By Callie Fausey

The Blood, Sweat and Tears Behind Saving Naples

The Blood, Sweat and Tears Behind Saving Naples

Environment By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara County Faces Losing the California Coastal Commission

Santa Barbara County Faces Losing the California Coastal Commission

Politics By Nick Welsh

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Education

Santa Barbara Unified Updates Protocols to Address Racist Acts

Santa Barbara Unified Updates Protocols to Address Racist Acts

Education By Callie Fausey

Lompoc Unified’s 2026 California School Dashboard Shows Fewer Suspensions, a Graduation Rate Above the State, and Gains for English Learners

Lompoc Unified’s 2026 California School Dashboard Shows Fewer Suspensions, a Graduation Rate Above the State, and Gains for English Learners

Announcement By Lompoc Unified School District

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on Building Community Wellness Project

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on Building Community Wellness Project

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified

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Business

No Gratitude over Katy Perry’s Gratitude Canyon Project

No Gratitude over Katy Perry’s Gratitude Canyon Project

Business By Nick Welsh

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

Business By Nick Welsh

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Business By Nick Welsh

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Health

Four Invasive ‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquitoes Found in City of Santa Barbara

Four Invasive ‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquitoes Found in City of Santa Barbara

Health By Jean Yamamura

Rep. Carbajal Meets with Cottage Health’s Head Honchos in Santa Barbara as They Brace for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts

Rep. Carbajal Meets with Cottage Health’s Head Honchos in Santa Barbara as They Brace for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts

Health By Callie Fausey

Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic to Salute Veterans with Free Dental Services at Annual ‘Veterans Smile Day’ Event

Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic to Salute Veterans with Free Dental Services at Annual ‘Veterans Smile Day’ Event

Announcement By Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic

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Homeless

Sleeping Bag Drive for those Experiencing Homelessness

Sleeping Bag Drive for those Experiencing Homelessness

Announcement By Santa Barbara County

Officials, Formerly Homeless Tenants Celebrate Opening of Patterson Point in Santa Barbara County

Officials, Formerly Homeless Tenants Celebrate Opening of Patterson Point in Santa Barbara County

Housing By Jean Yamamura

For Many of Santa Barbara’s Unhoused, Their Car Is Their Castle

For Many of Santa Barbara’s Unhoused, Their Car Is Their Castle

Homeless By Nick Welsh

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Transportation

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Announcement By Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA

Full Closure of Northbound U.S. 101 On-Ramp at Linden Ave in Carpinteria Set to Take Place Wednesday, Oct. 28

Announcement By Caltrans

Full Overnight Closure of Highway 192 in Montecito Set to Take Place October 26 & 27

Announcement By Caltrans

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Infrastructure

Plans to Build Another Battery Center in Goleta Put on Pause

Plans to Build Another Battery Center in Goleta Put on Pause

Energy By Elaine Sanders

El estado aprueba $2.5 millones para mejoras en el Centro Comunitario de Goleta y la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta

El estado aprueba $2.5 millones para mejoras en el Centro Comunitario de Goleta y la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta

Anuncios By City of Goleta

State Approves $2.5 Million for Goleta Community Center and Goleta Valley Library Improvements

State Approves $2.5 Million for Goleta Community Center and Goleta Valley Library Improvements

Announcement By City of Goleta

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Labor

With Momentum Building, Cottage Nurses Take Their Union Campaign to the Next Level

With Momentum Building, Cottage Nurses Take Their Union Campaign to the Next Level

Labor By Tyler Hayden

Cottage Nurses Push for Union as Management Pushes Back

Cottage Nurses Push for Union as Management Pushes Back

Labor By Tyler Hayden

Monthlong Strike Ends as Solvang, City Workers Reach Tentative Deal

Monthlong Strike Ends as Solvang, City Workers Reach Tentative Deal

Labor By Christina McDermott

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News Commentary

‘LA Times’ Star Mark Barabak Breaks Down Midterms State of Play: Dems Look Solid to Win House, Puncher’s Chance to Take Senate

‘LA Times’ Star Mark Barabak Breaks Down Midterms State of Play: Dems Look Solid to Win House, Puncher’s Chance to Take Senate

Video By Jerry Roberts

Does Santa Barbara Unified Have an Issue with Anti-Black Harassment?

Does Santa Barbara Unified Have an Issue with Anti-Black Harassment?

News Commentary By Maya Johnson

Political Tales of the Weird: Five Takeaways from the Election

Political Tales of the Weird: Five Takeaways from the Election

News Commentary By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers

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