Crime
City College Boosts Security After Cafeteria Break-Ins
Multiple incidents over two months prompt new security measures on campus
Missing Central Coast kayaker found safe at hotel
Search launched after man failed to return rented kayak on time
Santa Barbara Police Investigate Bohnett Park Homicide
Suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived, no ongoing threat to public
Lifestyle
Everything Everywhere All at Once: The Wines of Holus Bolus
A review of five wines from the Santa Barbara-based winery Holus Bolus
Goleta Nonprofit LEAP Celebrates 55th Anniversary
Annual awards brunch raises over $80,000 to support childcare and family services.
Teacher Vows to Keep Classroom a Safe Space Amid ICE Raids
Graduate student in UC Santa Barbara's Teacher Education Program describes fear and anxiety after learning of ICE activity near her school.
Sports
Indoor Pickleball Court Opening Soon in Santa Barbara
New facility The Picklr Santa Barbara set to open in May 2026.
UC Santa Barbara ROTC Cadet Team Wins Invite to Prestigious West Point Competition
UCSB's team is headed to the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at West Point to compete against teams from around the world for the second year in a row.
Santa Barbara's Kayla Day wins first round match at Indian Wells
Day defeated Francesca Jones 6-3, 6-1 and will next face 6-time major champion Iga Swiatek.
Travel
Santa Ynez Valley Emerges as California's Next Great Wine Destination
Travelers discover a remote countryside with wineries, cowboys, and pastoral beauty just north of Santa Barbara.
Southbound U.S. 101 Ramp in Santa Barbara to Close Overnight
Caltrans to upgrade cellular towers during overnight closure of W. Carillo Street off-ramp
Central Coast Tourists Safely Return After Mexico Cartel Violence
A local fire chief helped the group get to the airport after they sheltered in place in their hotel.
Business
CrossHatch Winery Relocates Tasting Room to Downtown Santa Barbara
Boutique winery expands programming and culinary offerings in new larger space
Trump Order Allows Resumption of Oil Flow Through California Pipeline
The pipeline had been shut down since a 2015 oil spill, but the Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to override state regulations.
California orders Sable Offshore to remove pipeline segment in state park
State regulators clash with federal push to restart oil drilling operations in Santa Barbara
