Masked Individuals Stage 'Citizen's Arrest' Disruption at UCSB Lecture
Campus police investigating incident as potential policy violation by 'politically progressive' student group
Carpinteria's Surfliner Inn Project Faces Community Backlash
Tesla Valuation Seen as Unjustifiable, Analyst Issues 'Strong Sell' Rating
Crime
Four Injured in Goleta Highway 101 Crash
Pickup truck veers off freeway, crashes into overpass pillar on rainy President's Day

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Santa Barbara
The incident occurred on the 1800 block of East Cabrillo Boulevard near the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Man killed in Montecito train collision
Authorities say the victim did not survive after being struck by an Amtrak train near the City Sanitation District
Health
Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking in Santa Barbara
Friday Night Live program at Maple High School launches creative, research-based effort to promote positive social norms and prevent alcohol use among teens.

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
Lifestyle
New Regional Retirement Professional Association Launches in Santa Barbara
SINA brings together senior living leaders, financial advisors, and estate planning experts to provide coordinated guidance for older adults and their families.

Luxury Coastal Charm For Sale in Santa Barbara
Award-winning Mediterranean townhome in the Funk Zone offers prime location and designer finishes
Cottage Health Expands Child Care Center for Healthcare Workers
New two-story building will double capacity, focus on infants and toddlers
Weather
California Hit by Powerful Winter Storm
Heavy rain, snow, and high winds cause chaos across the state

Heavy Rain, Winds, and Snowfall Forecast for Santa Barbara Region
Multiple storm systems to bring significant precipitation and hazardous conditions over the next week
California Hit Hard by Winter Storm with High Winds and Heavy Snow
Millions face flood warnings as rain, snow, and high winds wreak havoc across the state
Sports
San Marcos High Girls' Water Polo Advances to CIF-SS Open Division Semifinals
The Royals will face top-ranked Mater Dei in the semifinals after defeating Corona del Mar.

UCSB Gauchos Defeat Cal Poly Mustangs in Season Sweep
Zoe Borter and Maddie Naro lead the Gauchos to a 63-54 victory over their rivals.
UC Santa Barbara defeats UC Riverside 76-68
Aidan Mahaney scores 20 points to lead Gauchos to victory