Education
UC Santa Barbara’s Class of 2024 Graduates After Tumultuous Final Year
The weekend’s commencement ceremonies saw no major disruptions or security threats.
Education
Occupation of UC Santa Barbara's Girvetz Hall Ends
Law enforcement was called early Wednesday to clear protesters demanding the university "Say Genocide."
Education
UC Santa Barbara Changes Venue, Limits Guests for Commencement Ceremonies
Student-led petitions in response to the last-minute announcement amass thousands of signatures.
Labor
UC Santa Barbara Academic Workers Join Campus Strikes
Teaching assistants and grad students join walkouts in response to unfair labor practices.
Labor
UC Santa Barbara Academic Workers to Go on Strike on Monday
Student workers, TAs, and grad students at UCSB will walk off the job as part of a “stand-up” strike over the UC’s response to pro-Palestinian protesters.
Labor
Academic Workers Host ‘Strike-Ready’ Rally at UC Santa Barbara
Workers are ready to act in solidarity with protests across UC system alleging unfair labor practices at pro-Palestinian rallies.
Community
UC Academic Workers Authorize Strike as UC Santa Barbara Encampment Enters Third Week
Update: UC President's Office files Unfair Labor Practice charge against workers union for "illegal" strike following walkout announcement on Friday.
Community
UC Santa Barbara Students Set Up Gaza War Protest Camp Peacefully
Chancellor Henry Yang sends a message on conduct, safety, and dialogue.
Public Safety
Isla Vista Community Grapples with Bluff Safety
County Supervisor Laura Capps hosts a listening event to hear from Isla Vista residents.
Public Safety
Deltopia 2024 Sees Larger Crowds in Isla Vista, No Major Incidents
Thousands flocked to the annual street party, with 256 citations and 32 arrests recorded over the weekend.
Health
County to Distribute Narcan to All Isla Vista Residents Prior to Deltopia
Supervisor Laura Capps’s office announces initiative to reach every household in Isla Vista.
Courts & Crime
New Rules for Deltopia 2024: What to Know Before Partying in Isla Vista
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office announced new measures in response to the festival’s rowdy past.
Courts & Crime
Teenager Arrested After Double-Stabbing Near San Marcos High School
Two 17-year-olds sustained non-lethal injuries and a 16-year-old was charged with assault in the March 8 incident.
Courts & Crime
Suspects Arrested in ‘Murder-for-Hire’ of Elderly Woman in Montecito
The group is accused of fraud, financial abuse, and the premeditated murder of Violet Evelyn Alberts, 96, in one of Santa Barbara’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
Courts & Crime
Second Juvenile Arrested for Knife Attack at Turnpike Shopping Center in Goleta
The 15-year-old male suspect has been booked in juvenile hall for attempted murder.
Courts & Crime
In-Custody Death of Jaime Angel Gonzalez, 33, at Santa Barbara County Jail Ruled Accidental
“Physical restraint” used by Sheriff’s Office staff was a considerable factor in inmate’s death but was “reasonable and lawful,” DA concludes.
Courts & Crime
Santa Barbara District Attorney Formally Charges Two in Fatal Hit-and-Run
A public memorial for the victim, Dane Angus, will be held near the Cabrillo Arts Center on Friday, March 1.
Courts & Crime
Juvenile Arrested Following Knife Attack Near San Marcos High School
Fight at Turnpike Shopping Center in Goleta on Tuesday puts nearby high school into “secure” mode.
Business
Santa Barbara’s Jackpocket Purchased by DraftKings for $750 Million
Lottery app’s CEO says he hopes to create more jobs in S.B. to support the merger.
Courts & Crime
Isla Vista Foot Patrol Commander Talks New Party Laws
Lieutenant Garrett TeSlaa discusses Santa Barbara County’s new ordinances making it easier for deputies to pull the plug on parties.
Environment
Arroyo Quemado Trail Opens Up at Baron Ranch Near Gaviota
Newly restored public trail offers breathtaking views of Los Padre National Forest and the Channel Islands.
Public Safety
Authorities Release Identity of Carpinteria Man Found Dead off Toro Canyon Road
Sheriff’s detectives now believe the man's death, originally described as "suspicious," is not criminal in nature.
Courts & Crime
Santa Maria Woman Who Murdered Roommate, Disposed of Dismembered Body at Nipomo Golf Course Sentenced to 35 Years to Life
Kimberly Lynn Machleit, 39, was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Joseph Govey at their apartment in 2018.
Courts & Crime
Santa Barbara Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Sex Crimes
The Sheriff’s Office has released a photo of suspect William Trautwein Jr., 21, to aid survivors in identification.
Courts & Crime
Two Santa Barbara Men Arrested for Separate Sex Crimes
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives allege both men committed crimes against multiple minors.
Courts & Crime
Lompoc Police Releases Video of Lead-Up to Officer Fatally Shooting Man at Circle K
Footage shows the events before an armed man was shot by police in December 2023.
Community
Khiara M. Bridges Talks Race, Law, and Reproductive Rights at UC Santa Barbara
UC Berkeley School of Law professor gives a lecture titled “Race in the Roberts Court: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.”
Courts & Crime
Lompoc Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for October 2022 Head-On Collision
Kyle Nelson, 24, was the sole survivor in a two-vehicle crash that killed two teenage girls.
Public Safety
Authorities Identify Lompoc Motorcyclist, 31, Killed in Crash on Highway 1 Near Santa Maria
California Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying other vehicles that may have been involved in the fatal crash.
Courts & Crime
Man Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputies in Santa Maria After Brandishing Weapon
Authorities are investigating the incident after a suspect was killed following a four-hour standoff.
Community
Goleta Grandmother Juana Flores Granted Temporary Reprieve from Deportation
Legislation was reintroduced in July to ensure permanent residence for parents and spouses of U.S. military members and veterans.
Public Safety
Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Goleta
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the man who was struck and killed in the alleged
Community
City of Santa Barbara Launches New S.B. Connect App for Residents
The bilingual online app will serve as a “one-stop shop” for requests, bill payment, and the latest city information.
Public Safety
Family Speaks Out on Death of 20-Year-Old John ‘Sonny’ Venters in Santa Barbara
Venters was "just a good kid" who struggled with drug use in recent years, family says.
Courts & Crime
Bank Robbery Reported on Upper State Street in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Police are searching for the suspect, who was last seen near San Roque and Las Positas.
Public Safety
Male Victim Pronounced Dead After Falling 40 Feet off Cliff in Isla Vista
The incident was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday on Del Playa Drive.
Business
Celebration Cruises Sells Majority of Business, but ‘Lil’ Toot’ Will Live On
Changes are coming for the parent company, but Santa Barbara’s famous water taxi will stay in the family's hands.
Public Safety
A Look Inside the Electric Bike Craze in Santa Barbara
As e-bikes gain popularity, city leadership explores how to make the roads safer for everybody.
Courts & Crime
Guadalupe Man Arrested at Mexico Border for Murder of Santa Barbara County Woman
German Armando Luna Salazar is suspected of killing his ex-wife, Leyva Elizabeth Oregel, in July.
Community
Santa Barbara–Born Surfer on Road to Recovery After Accident Left Him Paralyzed
San Marcos grad Collin Bosse, 23, was injured in a swimming accident in San Diego in April.