Santa Barbara Police Arrest Suspect for Assaulting Kids Riding E-Bikes on State Street
Kyle Donald Calvello, 65, was charged with battery, child endangerment, and criminal threats.
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SoCal Edison Restoration Project to Close Santa Barbara’s Tunnel Trail Again
Hikers will be unable to access the popular trail for up to six months starting July 25.
Santa Barbara Mesa Residents Voice Concerns over Elings Park’s Fire Risk
“Everyone’s insurance has either gone up or gone away,” a resident said at Wednesday’s community meeting.
Global IT Outage Hits Santa Barbara Airport, Hospital, and More
The CrowdStrike tech crash causes major disruptions, but emergency services are still operating locally.
Santa Maria Airport Boardmember at Center of Forklift Fatality Sues Airport, Insurance Company
David Baskett’s lawsuit alleges civil-rights violations pertaining to the accident investigation and his denied access to airport facilities.
Lake Fire’s South Zone Close to Contained as Focus Shifts Northward
Update: Several evacuation orders and warnings were canceled Monday evening for the more than 38,000-acre fire, which County Fire expects to be fully contained by July 31.
Federal Judge Hears Arguments That ‘Conception’ Captain Shouldn’t Have to Pay Restitution to Boat Fire Victims’ Families
Jerry Boylan’s attorney argues the boat’s owner should pay instead of the captain.
Victim Continues Testimony in Cora Vides Attempted Murder Trial
Georgia Avery said she’s suffered severe PTSD and anxiety since the 2021 attack.
New California Law Limits Security Deposits to One Month’s Rent
Santa Barbara housing advocates and tenants celebrate new rule, while landlords are uneasy about the potential financial impact on themselves.
Lake Fire Evacuations Dialed Back on Saturday as Firefighters Deal with ‘a Lot of Weather Up There’
Santa Barbara County has proclaimed a local emergency in response to the fire, still the largest burning in California.