Santa Barbara CA

VENTURA, CA — March 26, 2026 — Three Ventura men were taken into custody in the pre-dawn hours of March 25 after carrying. out a robbery and carjacking that escalated into a brief kidnapping. According to Ventura Police Department spokesman Cmdr. Edward Caliento, the incident began. when a...

An ICE agent crashed an unmarked vehicle into an embankment near the entrance of the Santa Barbara County Jail on Friday morning, in an incident that prompted a large response from community defense groups and local public agencies as the damaged vehicle leaked fluids into a nearby drain and blocked half of the...

The Goleta Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. The checkpoint coincides with the unsanctioned Deltopia Event in Isla Vista. Officers will look for signs of drivers under the influence of alcohol...

The City of Santa Barbara has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified and experienced operator for the City’s shelter facility located at 816 Cacique Street. Organizations with a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and collaborative service delivery are...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — In the heart of downtown Ventura, the Seniors Craft Shoppe is more than just a retail space — it’s a creative hub where older adults turn passion into purpose. Inside the shop, local seniors display and sell a wide range of handcrafted goods,...

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission at 4:03 p.m. PT on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from Space Launch Complex 4 East. The flight marked Vandenberg’s 20th launch of the year. The mission deployed 25...

Local sandwich chain South Coast Deli is moving into Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone at 205 Santa Barbara St., Suite 1B, after Rincon Brewery closed its doors earlier this month. A sign with the company’s mascot can be seen at the corner of Santa Barbara and Yanonali streets. The...

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission has decided to push back a vote on a proposed Chick-fil-A along Calle Real, asking for more evidence on potential impacts to air quality. The Planning Commission voted for a continuance in a 3-2 vote on Wednesday, with Commissioners Roy Reed and Vincent Martinez...

David Ernest Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a 2024 crash that killed Tiffany Ann Peterson, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Superior Court Judge Karen O’Neil sentenced Baskett to one year of probation in Santa...

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is heading to Santa Barbara this summer, bringing his iconic voice to one of the region’s most celebrated outdoor venues. Dylan is set to perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 17, 2026, according to the venue. He will be joined by Lucinda Williams...