Crime
Authorities investigate LA nurse accused of sexual abuse at Central Coast care homes
Kayode Agbolade Ogunba allegedly assaulted vulnerable adults while working as a certified nursing assistant in California and Kansas
Three Arrested After Carpinteria Cannabis Farm Burglary
Handgun recovered after vehicle overturns, triggering multi-agency manhunt and temporary shelter-in-place order
Santa Barbara Custody Sergeant Charged with Time-Card Fraud
Segun Ogunleye is accused of logging more than $175,000 in earnings for shifts he did not work.
Politics
Santa Barbara County Faces Backlash Over Proposed Sales Tax Hike
Critics argue the county has a spending problem, not a revenue problem, and should focus on fiscal discipline instead of raising taxes.
UCLA Medical Accused of Illegal Race-Based Admissions
Federal lawsuit alleges Geffen School discriminates against white and Asian applicants
Santa Barbara Mayor Addresses ICE Concerns
Rowse calls for clarity, consistency, and respect for civil rights in immigration enforcement.
Sports
Career night by Zoe Shaw leads Gauchos past UC Davis
Sophomore guard scores career-high 29 points in victory over Aggies
Cal State Fullerton Titans Fall to UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Big West Conference Tournament matchup ends in defeat for Titans
Flagler leads team to victory over UC Santa Barbara
Baylor guard scores 18 points in 74-56 win
Lifestyle
Santa Barbara Home on Fletcher Avenue Listed for $1.25M
Property offers potential for buyers willing to renovate
Santa Barbara Catholic Schools Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
Annual event highlights faith-based education, community, and service
San Marcos Health Academy Students Secure Guaranteed Westmont Admission
New partnership provides tuition scholarships for eligible graduates.
Business
California Invests Nearly $1 Billion for Safer Highways, Improving Transit and Expanding Walkable Communities
Funding from federal and state sources will create jobs and improve transportation infrastructure across the state.
Central Coast Businesses Protest ICE Activities
Restaurants, shops, and breweries across the region closed or donated proceeds to support immigrant communities.
AppFolio Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Software maker reports $1.14 EPS, falling short of $1.22 consensus
