John Palminteri
Santa Barbara’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, which will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of family-friendly activities.…
Hit and Run Arrest on Milpas Street
Update by John Palminteri Santa Barbara Police responded to a hit and run on the 800 block of Milpas St. about 6:45 p.m. Sunday night. The driver of a parked car was getting in when it was hit. He was…
Highway Brush Fire Near Milpas
Vegetation fire Friday night on Highway 101 at southbound Milpas St. exit. Santa Barbara City Fire was on scene and doused it fast. The cause is under investigation. There have been multiple fires within about a mile of this area…
Four Injured Following Wrong Way Driver on Highway 101
Reported wrong way driver crash on Highway 101 southbound at Las Positas around 10:00 p.m. Friday. One vehicle reported overturned. Four injuries were reported including one person who was rushed to Cottage Hospital after a crash. Two lanes extended closure. The…
Small Fires Along Highway 101 on Saturday Night
Santa Barbara City Firefighters very busy tonight along Highway 101 southbound. Two separate small vegetation fires. Near the bird refuge, and Olive Mill Road. Both under investigation.
Rollover Traffic Collision on Cabrillo Blvd.
John reports a truck rolled over on Cabrillo Blvd. on Monday evening.
Rollover Traffic Collision on Cabrillo Blvd.
John reports a truck rolled over on Cabrillo Blvd. on Monday evening.
Dumpster Fire on the Westside
John Palminteri reports a dumpster fire behind an apartment complex on the Westside.