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Bodies Recovered From Panamanian Plane Crash
One child survives, three others dead
Michael Klein, daughter Talia, and pilot dead, Francesca Lewis survives crash in Panama Read story.
Three Santa Barbarans Reported Missing in Panama
Plane may have crashed in the western province of Chiriqui
A small plane headed for Chiriqui volcano is reported missing with pilot and three Santa Barbara residents. Read story.
Alleged Rape Victim Testifies in Frimpong Case
Her Testimony to Continue Monday
Her testimony to continue Monday. Read story.
A World Record — With a Footnote?
Goleta Company May Brand Bonds Baseball With Asterisk
A Goleta company may brand the Barry Bonds world record baseball with an asterisk. Read story.
Hobbs Takes the Stand
Swashbuckling Reporter in Dust-Up with News-Press Attorney
Dawn Hobbs, former crime and courts reporter for the News-Press, bantered with Ampersand Publishing attorney Barry Cappello as she took the stand Friday, September 7, to testify as a government witness against the daily newspaper, which is accused of illegal interference with union organizing. Read story.
Father Kelly’s Curse
Mixed Feelings Surface in Sex-Abuse Settlement
At first, Andrew Ruiz was relieved. But his relief quickly gave way to frustration, followed by anger. Ruiz was initially happy not to take the witness stand, not to answer difficult questions about a painful past. And content not to endure the agonies of a protracted trial with no certain outcome. A rawboned man with sad, piercing eyes, elaborately tattooed arms, and a direct, deliberate manner, Ruiz is one of 508 men and women who recently settled claims of sexual abuse with the Los Angles Archdiocese, which presides over Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles county Catholic churches. Read story.
Zaca Advisories and Bare Facts
Containment expected in September; helping evacuees with pets
Containment expected in September; helping evacuees with pets at the Dos Pueblos shelter Read story.
Zaca Update:
Friday takes a turn for the worse
Evacuation Order Issued for Paradise Road and Lower Santa Ynez River Road to Gibraltar Dam at 4:30 pm; 154 closes down, Dos Pueblos High becomes a shelter, and County Board declares emergency with Gov
Evacuation Order Issued for Paradise Road and Lower Santa Ynez River Road to Gibraltar Dam at 4:30 pm; 154 closes down, Dos Pueblos High becomes a shelter, and County Board declares emergency with Governor's blessing. Read story.
Zaca Mesa Fire Again
Sends Smoke to Coast
Santa Barbara area blanketed in late afternoon spreading ash and alarm
Santa Barbara area blanketed in late afternoon spreading ash and alarm Read story.
Zaca Fire 'Copter Crashes
Two Escape with Minor Injuries; Other Aircraft Grounded in Late Afternoon
Two Zaca Fire aid workers escaped serious injury as their helicopter crashed at the Figueroa Mountain Road staging area. Read story.
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