UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry Yang Getting $240K Pay Raise Before Retiring
Yang, who is stepping down at the end of the school year to return to teaching and research, will see his salary increase from $579,750 to $820,000.
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Santa Maria Man Wearing Body Armor Threw Bomb into Courthouse Where He Was to Be Arraigned on Felony Firearm Charges, Authorities Say
Nathaniel McGuire, 20, who was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail for attempted murder and other charges, is also under investigation for recent arson fires.
Review | It’s Nothing but Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson a k a Johnny Blue Skies brings an appealing mix of covers and originals to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Santa Barbara Sheriff Reports Custody-Related Death of Former Inmate at Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria
A former inmate died on September 17 after health problems not identified by the jail’s medical staff led to his hospitalization.
‘Frankly Extraordinary’: Santa Barbara Judge Reacts After Plains and Venoco Reach Settlement for Undisclosed Amount
After eight years of winding its way through federal and county courtrooms, the lawsuit over Plains’ role in Venoco’s bankruptcy abruptly ends midway through jury trial.
Santa Barbara’s Eastside Sees Uptick in Homeless-Related Calls for Service
A snapshot of data from city police shows a rise in “nuisance-related crimes and drug issues in the area” surrounding Cacique Street.
Santa Barbara Police Investigate Threat of Possible School Violence
Police were present around schools throughout the day Monday following a “vague and non-specific” threat posted on social media and reported by a concerned parent.
‘Venoco v. Plains Pipeline’ Returns to Santa Barbara Superior Court
A jury trial is underway for a lawsuit between the oil giant that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill and the oil company bankrupted by it.
Environmental Defense Center Says County Oil Settlement Was Wrong
Sable still must get approval from California agencies to operate pipeline.
Santa Barbara County Settles Federal Lawsuit Filed by Woman Sexually Assaulted by Jail Employee
The former jail inmate had sued the county over claims that the Sheriff’s Office’s “policy of inaction” and “deliberate indifference” paved the way for a jail employee to sexually assault her.