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.
Lifestyle
Notre Dame School Celebrates 100 Years of Catholic Education
Centennial Mass and Gala to Mark Milestone for Santa Barbara Institution
Santa Barbara's Frog Wall Has Been 'Edited,' Not Eliminated
The shrine's new steward has cleaned and catalogued items, cleared out rats, and restored a native water path.
Historic Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Building in Santa Barbara Hits the Market
The iconic building that housed the museum for 40 years is now listed for $3.3 million.
Sports
Surfer Clings to Lobster Trap Buoy to Survive Santa Barbara Waves
A 26-year-old man was pulled into the water while night surfing at Haskell's Beach in Goleta.
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
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.
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
