Mark Ward, Santa Barbara’s Funnyman Deputy, Dies at 76
The former KTYD morning-show host turned sheriff’s deputy joked a lot but took himself and his 27 years in uniform seriously.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
How Much Jail Space Does Santa Barbara County Need and How Much Can We Afford?
The public is invited this Wednesday to weigh in on proposals to expand the Northern Branch Jail and downsize the Main Jail.
Drill, Baby, Drill: Robert Kennedy Jr. Is After Your Teeth
Americans face bigger health problems than fluoride: Dental insurance, anyone?
Dangerous Heavy Metals in Fire Retardants?
A recent USC study estimates 850,000 pounds of harmful chemicals have been left behind at the scene of forest fires where Phos-Check was deployed.
Santa Barbara County Jail Was Fully Staffed During Inmate’s Apparent Suicide
Cecilia Covarrubias’s death has raised concern how someone placed in a special observation cell could die by suicide.
Apparent Suicide at Santa Barbara County Jail to Get State Review
This will be the first inmate death in the county to fall under a new California law requiring that locally conducted investigations of inmate deaths be screened by a state agency.
Santa Barbara County Homeless Czar Kimberlee Albers Moves South
Albers has taken a job with the County of Ventura, where a new position was created giving her more direct and immediate authority.
Carbajal Confronts the New Normal of Donald J. Trump
What went wrong and what dangers must be faced.
Poodle Advises Readers: Breathe In, Breathe Out
Hate’s a luxury we can’t afford now. Focus on what we could do better.
Life of Political Strategist Mollie Culver to Be Celebrated in Santa Barbara on Saturday
The Democratic Party campaign tactician, 48, died late last month in San Luis Obispo.