SoCal Edison Considering Public Safety Power Shutoff for Parts of Santa Barbara County on Saturday
Increased fire risk this weekend could result in power shutoffs for more than 2,500 SCE customers from Eastern Goleta Valley to Paradise Road.
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Goleta Man Killed on Christmas Eve in Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Collision
Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening while crossing Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta.
Jackson Friedman’s 2024 in Review
Our associate editor shares his favorite stories of the year.
Santa Barbara Sees Sea Levels Rise During King Tide
Spectators alit at Butterfly Beach in Montecito over the weekend to witness the splashy spectacle.
Santa Barbara Deputies Arrest Alleged Grinch Who Stole Christmas Trees
Matthew Johnson, 43, was booked in county jail on suspicion of felony burglary after he allegedly stole multiple Christmas trees and wreaths from La Sumida Nursery.
Mountain Biker Airlifted to ER After Going 150 Feet Down Side of Romero Trail in Montecito
First responders rescue 59-year-old man on Saturday afternoon.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on Highway 101 in Montecito
The fatal crash occurred Friday night on the southbound freeway near San Ysidro Road.
Santa Barbara Police Seek Information About Vehicle Vandalism at Skyline Circle
A suspect was arrested last Friday after allegedly breaking windows and side mirrors and slashing tires of several vehicles.
Santa Barbara Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Child-Exploitation Offenses
Carlos Arturo Gomez, 60, is out on bail on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged sex crimes involving minors.
Lompoc Area Sees Two Major Crashes in Two Days
Two young girls were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, and major injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday.