Crime
Ventura Woman, 68, Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Santa Barbara
The driver cooperated with police, and alcohol was not a factor in Friday's incident on West Anapamu Street, authorities say.
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
Weather
Surfer Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea in Santa Barbara
Drone footage helped locate the 26-year-old man clinging to a lobster trap buoy a quarter mile from shore.
Drone, Infrared Cameras Aid Rescue of Stranded Surfer in Santa Barbara
Fire department used high-tech tools to locate and retrieve surfer clinging to lobster trap buoy
California Surfer Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea
Dramatic rescue after surfer clings to lobster pot buoy for survival
Lifestyle
From SBCC to NASA
Rory Barton-Grimley once had no interest in school. Today, he designs instruments for NASA — and traces it all back to Santa Barbara City College.
Santa Barbara Unified to Consider Bringing Back 7th Period to Junior Highs
The school board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to consider an additional course period 'to address diverse student needs.'
Nalla's Indian Cuisine Enters Star Lane's Wine Caves
Shekar Sathyanarayana brings his immersive experience to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Health
Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara
New Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics bring all 15 pediatric specialties under one roof
County Warns Residents to Avoid Kratom and 7-OH Products
Health and Sheriff Departments cite serious health risks including addiction, overdose, and death
SBCC School of Extended Learning Offers Free Mental Health Services
The new program aims to help noncredit students with a variety of issues and support their academic, career, and personal goals.
Sports
UC Santa Barbara defeats UC Riverside 76-68
Aidan Mahaney scores 20 points to lead Gauchos to victory
Raisin Scores 10 Goals in San Marcos Victory
San Marcos defeats Long Beach Wilson 15-9 in CIF-Southern Section Open Division pool play
Bishop Diego Boys' Basketball Suffers Overtime Loss in CIF-SS Playoffs
The Cardinals' promising season ends in heartbreak against Rancho Mirage.
