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A Santa Barbara man involved with a motorcycle gang was one of twenty-three indicted on federal racketeering charges.

John Palminteri visits the Circle Bar B Ranch one year after the Sherpa Fire.

According to a recent study, the local nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $198.6 million in annual economic activity. 

The U.S. Coast Guard assisted a boater in distress in international waters, 173 miles west of Ventura.

There's a new "suburb" of Summerland in these pics from John Wiley's recent flight.

United Way of SB County recently held its 94th Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the community.

Eight members of the UC Santa Barbara baseball program were selected on Wednesday in the final day of the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

Roger reports a hiker was found dead in Guadalupe.

Roger reports a water rescue of a boat that ran aground in Montecito.

Roger reports the Fire Department is investigating smoke inside a residence on Cliff Drive.

Roger reports a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle on State Street.

Roger reports a smoke investigation on Cold Spring Bridge

Roger reports a traffic accident on Las Positas.

Rhonda and Sylvester are a pair of bonded dogs rescued form a home when they were thin malnourished. Now happy, healthy, and full of kisses - they are looking for their forever home!

Sassy and fun loving Furonica is our featured Cat of the Week, and this month, her adoption fee is waived to $1.30.

The Community Action Commission will be providing nutritious daily lunches each weekday this summer from June 12th to August 11th to low-income children and youth. 

IMPROVology at the Santa Barbara Zoo is a night full of quirky scientific facts and endless laughter. 

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff is mourning the loss of one of its Deputies, Trevor Carpenter.

Check out this inspiring short video of a recent and not so recent trip to the desert with family and friends.

Do edhatters have any info on the meeting that discussed changes for the Center for Lifelong Learning through SBCC?

Roger reports the Amtrak Train slowed down due to a shopping cart on the tracks.

Roger reports gunshots heard for two days in a row on Las Canoas. 

The Nation Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Santa Barbara and its surrounding counties through June 20. 

The Reentry Steering Committee is seeking to help criminal justice-involved individuals experience a more successful transition from incarceration to community living.

Just one more week until the Solstice Parade!

[Update]: A Lompoc man has been arrested and charged with Felony Animal Abuse after firefighters discovered his dog was bound during a house fire.

Senator Jackson supports the 2017-18 state budget that was passed by the California Legislature. 

Local biologists from Ventana Wildlife Society were able to successfully restore bald eagles to central California.

Another desert contrast from John Wiley's flight, turning distant snow into electricity.

The SB County Public Health Department reminds residents that the summer brings air quality concerns including the potential for wildfires and the formation of smog.