News Report

[Update]: Santa Barbara City firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 2500 block of Murrell Road on the Mesa.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police officers de-escalated and arrested a scissor-wielding suspect in the downtown area.

Warehouse opponent vows to take her fight to the state level, if necessary.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue teams responded to injured hikers on Hot Springs Trail Monday. 

Local developer Barrett Reed announced his candidacy for the Santa Barbara City Council this week.

The U. S. Space Force successfully launched the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 mission on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday.

Three cannabis operations feel the heat.

Dropping well water levels, threats to water quality and wetlands need more study, officials say.

The nonprofit organization Foothills Forever has officially raised $18.6 million to save the San Marcos Foothills from residential development.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters have 50% containment of a 37-acre brush fire near Los Olivos that threatened residential homes.

[Update]: An Amazon delivery truck rolled over on Laguna Street near Old Mission Santa Barbara Tuesday afternoon.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters knocked down a structure fire on Demetria Winery property on Sunday afternoon.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police are investigating an assault that took place in the parking lot of Foodland on the Westside.

Diesel generators at two operations west of Buellton spewed toxic exhaust for up to 343 days, authorities say.

[Update]: CHP is investigating a suspected DUI traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound at Dos Pueblos.

A Santa Barbara City employee has filed a lawsuit against the city, City Administrator Paul Casey, and former Finance Director Bob Samario, alleging that Samario sexually harassed her and several other women.

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle on Highway 101 near Los Alamos.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a structure fire in Los Olivos on Friday night.

Santa Barbara judge upholds county review and zoning permit for Busy Bee’s Organics near Buellton

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney has filed charges against the 23-year-old man accused of intentionally starting the Loma Fire.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police provide further information on the barricaded suspect that was arrested Tuesday morning.

Rep. Carbajal today joined the White House in announcing an agreement on the size and scope of leasing to allow for offshore wind development off the coast of Morro Bay.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Firefighters have 100% of the Loma Fire contained and will remain on scene until Tuesday evening.

Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a boiler fire at the Greka Oil facility in Santa Maria Valley on Monday.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office is investigating a negligent discharge of a firearm in Isla Vista late Friday evening.

Santa Barbara Airport is excited to announce United Airlines will offer direct service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport starting on June 3.

Former Santa Barbara Mayor and longtime City Council member passed away at age 75.

Santa Barbara Police announced a 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the Loma Alta fire on Thursday evening.

Grower agrees not to sue over any pesticide “drift” from grapes.

Santa Barbara Police responded to a report of a body found on East Beach early Monday morning.