Santa Barbara Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Pacifica Suites Hotel Shooting
Isaiah Ramirez Alexander, 36, faces 121 years in prison for killing Goleta man Richard Cardona.
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Santa Barbara Receives New Mexican Consul to Central Coast
Ricardo Santana Velázquez paid a visit to City Hall and met with Santa Barbara residents to discuss consulate services available to the migrant community.
Jury Finds Santa Barbara Man Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of Manslaughter in 2018 New Year’s Day Shooting
Brian Charles Ruiz will face sentencing for manslaughter and assault charges on September 15.
Fallout from Courthouse Death: Ken Fink’s Last Will and Testament
The battle over a Santa Barbara resident’s Mesa home continues months after his suicide.
Coroner Confirms Identity of Longtime Harbor Resident Found Dead in the Water in Santa Barbara
Authorities confirm that Bill Proctor, 79, was the victim pulled from the water near the boat launch ramp on Wednesday, July 12.
Former Santa Barbara County Probation Supervisor Sentenced to 11 Years for Embezzlement
Manuel Edward “Ed” Torres, 67, is going to state prison for stealing $653,000 in public funds from his union and has been ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution.
One Dead, Two Injured in Crash on Highway 101 in Buellton
A minivan rear-ended two stopped vehicles on Thursday; the driver was pronounced dead on scene.
Santa Barbara Man Will Face Murder Trial in Stearns Wharf Slaying
One defendant remains after three others pled guilty to lesser charges in the shooting death of bystander Rob Gutierrez in 2022.
Longtime Santa Barbara Flood Control Manager Jim Stubchaer Honored
Stubchaer, whose work helped shape flood management in Santa Barbara, is honored with a plaque at Mission Creek.
City of Santa Barbara Files Criminal Charges Against Street-Food Vendors Operating with Open Flames
The City Attorney’s Office is taking on two out-of-town operators, citing public safety concerns.