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Musical Chairs Behind Bars

State and County continue the AB109 inmate-trading game. Read story.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

DNA Leads to Arrest in 2012 Rape Case

The victim was kicked out of a nightclub for being too drunk and then lured into a nearby car. Read story.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Gang Member Arrested for Milpas Shooting

The 18-year-old was taken into custody when he showed up for an unrelated court appearance. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Thieving Caretaker Sentenced to Jail

Sarah Benson pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her elderly client. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Vandenberg Schedules Unarmed Nuke Test

Set to launch between 3 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Gang Sweep Nets 18 Arrests

Few details are released in the Santa Maria crackdown. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Water Rescue Training Scheduled for Tuesday

Exercises will take place outside Santa Barbara Harbor. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Harding Kids Get Taste of College Education

Field trip to UCSB pairs learning and fun for 400 students. Read story.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's Lyricist, Arrested for DUI

He missed a turn then backed into a fence. Read story.

Originally published 6:00 p.m., May 17, 2013
Updated 10:00 a.m., May 20, 2013

Panga Found on Arroyo Quemada Beach

Likely held marijuana; no drugs seized or suspects arrested. Read story.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Santa Barbara Crime Blotter, 5/8 – 5/14

Fight erupts between Brophy Bros. staff and customers; Macy's thief chased down; woman steals father's truck after argument. Read story.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Carpinteria

The victim knows the suspect as “Rob” and said they recently had an altercation. Read story.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Tyler Farrar Takes Stage 4 of Amgen Tour

It was a close finish in the bike race's Santa Barbara leg. Read story.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Housing Experiment Makes Debut

Will determine if increased density will actually mean affordability. Read story.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Isla Vista Properties in Limbo

Supervisors mulling over parking lot, empty church, neighborhood clinic. Read story.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America

Revealing the direct connection between the history of U.S. intervention ... Read More