Gangs in Santa Barbara
Gangs from the Eastside, Westside, and beyond have been part of Santa Barbara for decades. But in recent years, the gang warfare - especially amongst teenagers - has escalated. This is the collection of Independent.com's gang coverage.
Suspected Gang Member Violates Bail Agreement
Augustine Cruz Jr. Put Back in Jail After Night of Violent Events
Augustine Cruz Jr. put back in jail after night of violent events. Read story.
Gang Injunction Trial Delayed Until October 1
A July trial date for the city’s proposed gang injunction has been abandoned to give city attorneys more time to petition the juvenile court for information. Read story.
Two Suspected Gangmembers Arrested After Carjacking and Stabbing
Both Men Have Extensive Rap Sheets
Both men have extensive rap sheets; one is named in the city's proposed gang injunction. Read story.
Alleged Gang Fight Leads to Car Chase
Three Suspects Arrested; Police Continue Investigation
Three suspects arrested; police continue investigation. Read story.
Suspected Gang Members Attack Teen
Small Knife Used in Assault on Victim with No Gang Affiliation
Small knife used in assault on victim with no gang affiliation. Read story.
Injunction Goes to Juvie
Judge's Ruling Creates Major Hurdle for City Gang Case
Judge's ruling creates major hurdle for city gang case. Read story.
DA Strikes Plea Deal With July 4th Stabbing Suspects
Four Gangmembers Will Be Sentenced to Between 11 and 17 Years in State Prison
Four Westside gangmembers will be sentenced to between 11 and 17 years in state prison. Read story.
Is the Past Fair Game?
Concerns About Juvenile Records of Gang Injunction Targets Bog Down Case
Concerns about juvenile records of gang injunction targets bog down case. Read story.
Juvenile Files Still a Sticking Point
City and Defense Attorneys at Odds Over Gang Injunction Evidence
City and defense attorneys are at odds over gang injunction evidence. Read story.
Justice System vs. Urban Youth
UCSB Gang Expert Victor Rios Gives Talk About Causes of Juvenile Deliquency
UCSB's resident gang expert Victor Rios talks to a packed house about his theories on the true causes of juvenile delinquency. Read story.
Gang Injunction Target Sentenced to Eight Years
Marcos Ramos Found Guilty of Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
Marcos Ramos was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon. Read story.
Two Teens Stabbed by Reported Gangmembers
Pack of Four to Six Suspects Jumped Two Non-gangmembers
A pack of four to six suspects jumped two non-gangmembers. Read story.
Reactions to Gang Injuction
Youth Cinemedia Reports on the October 20 Panel Discussion
VIDEO: Here's a video report from Youth Cinemedia on the October 20 panel discussion. Read story.
Gang Injunction Marshals On
The city’s quest for a gang injunction is likely headed toward a March trial date, a Santa Barbara judge and attorneys decided Monday. Read story.
Council Approves $67,000 for Gang Task Force
The City Council voted to pony up another $67,000 to help fund the South Coast Task Force on Youth Gangs for a second year. Read story.
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