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• Montecito Pushes Back on Streamlined Rebuild Process

  Not so fast with fast-track rebuilding, leaders...

• St. George Files Suit Against Gelb for Unpaid Debt

  Pair of Isla Vista landlords in legal tussle ov...

• Push Comes to Shove Between Law Enforcement and Mental Health

  County supervisors confront too many needs with...

• County Accountant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $2 Million

  Forensic audit discovers almost 300 false invoi...

• Lawmakers Move to Impede Offshore Oil Leases

  A pair of bills aim to counter the federal gove...

• More Money Available for Santa Barbara County's Disaster Victims

  The United Way is giving to Santa Barbara nonpr...

• Santa Barbara's Commuter Train Brings Solid Ridership and Timely Service

  The first two weeks of service have seen a dail...

• Animal Care for New Cuyama

  County Animal Services will host free and disco...

• Goleta's Library Is Seeking Volunteers

  The location is separating from Santa Barbara&#...

• Sheriff Brown Wins Endorsement from Governor, Feinstein

  The incumbent is facing challenges from two of ...

• Casmalia Superfund Site Draws Renewed EPA Focus

  The toxic waste site was closed in 1989....

• Running for Office in Goleta

  Goodland Coalition holds 'how to' on ru...

• Goleta's Mayor and Council Races Filling Out

  So far, one candidate each for two council seat...

• Macing Incident at State Street Hamburger Restaurant Causes Controversy

  Despite questions of legality, no charges again...

• Music Academy Announces New Season, New Partnership

  London Symphony Orchestra to Host Fellows and P...

• Democrats Endorse Eddie Hsueh in Sheriff's Race

  Central Committee says he shares their "De...

• Arts Festivals Still Reeling from Fire and Flood

  PuppetPalooza is struggling to pay its vendors ...

• Crime Rates Are Down, But Police Use of Force Is Up for Discussion

  Chief Luhnow Takes Tough Questions from the Cou...

• Will Traffic and Parking at the New Target Be a Problem?

  Residents raise their concerns at a neighborhoo...

• Post-1/9 Debris Flow, Private Montecito Group Partners with County

  They've funded a new position within the Co...

• SoCal Edison Briefs City on Continuing Downtown Santa Barbara Reliability Project

  The estimated completion date is 2019....

• Santa Barbara Commuter Train Back on Track

  After a week of delays, the new service arrives...

• Talk Reveals Lone Woman of San Nicolas May Not Have Been Alone

  Research by historian Susan Morris locates reco...

• Santa Barbara Dogs v Mail Carriers: 3-0

  Postal Service releases dog attack statistics....

• Chill Deltopia In Warm Temperatures

  Citations, arrests drop in comparison to past y...

• Summer Theater Fundraiser Offered to Schools

  Discount movie tickets sold benefit elementary ...

• Homeless Shelter to Open for Expected Rains

  Up to 100 guests can find a warm, dry home for ...

• 5.3-magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Santa Cruz Island

  Thursday's quake comes 2 days after seismic...

• Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit Against Sheriff's Deputy Moves Forward

  Judge Geck will allow plaintiff to access deput...

• The Green Rush Comes to Lompoc

  Growers and processors are buying warehouse spa...