Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office Surprises Arizona Family with Gift, Donation
Around Christmas of 2016, Megan Chanda unwrapped the custom blanket she’d ordered online, expecting to see it emblazoned with photos of her recently deceased dog. Instead, the blanket featured a collage of a smiling family of strangers. The blanket company didn’t want the mistakenly sent blanket returned, so Chanda —...
Meatless Marvels: The Ventura Vegan Challenge encourages plant-based innovation
The Ventura Vegan Challenge is in full swing, with several local restaurants offering specialty menu items made entirely from plant-based ingredients. And even if you’re not vegan, it’s still a great chance to taste delicious and innovative dishes that might not be available anytime or anywhere else. Maybe...
Courage Is Contagious at Ventura Women’s March
The 10th annual Ventura County Women’s March took place Saturday, January 17, at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura, drawing thousands of participants from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Justice For All Ventura County (JFAVC) along with numerous co-sponsors, the event centered on the theme “Courage Is Contagious.”
Foundation Invites College-Bound Students to Apply For Scholarships
California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in Southern California to apply for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the Foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who demonstrate academic achievement and are actively involved in...
Morning Rotary participates in service weekend in Mexicali, Mexico
Members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning participated in the Palm Desert Rotary Club’s annual cross-border Service Weekend in Mexicali from Jan. 9-12, where members helped out at a local school and delivered toys and clothing to a shelter. Members from Carpinteria worked alongside Rotarians from several...
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day at This Southern California Chocolate Factory
Valentine's Day was a day I used to ignore. I hated the crowds, the expectations, and the stress of finding the perfect gift for someone special. However, once I met my husband, that all changed. He always finds a way to make this day unforgettable and to make me feel like a queen. He often […]
Suspect Arrested in DUI Hit and Run Traffic Collisions on the Westside
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 9:17 pm the Santa Barbara Police Communications Center received a call of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Wentworth and W. Cota St. There was a report of possible injuries to one of the parties involved and the other involved...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in 2021 Double Homicide Case on Santa Barbara’s Eastside
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, a Santa Barbara County jury returned guilty verdicts against Angel Varela, 31, and Oscar Trujillo, 29, both of Carpinteria, following a jury trial related to a January 3, 2021 shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Liberty Street in Santa Barbara. After an approximate...
Santa Barbara police investigate downtown stabbing
The Santa Barbara Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning.
Body Discovered at Alameda Park Identified as Santa Barbara Transient
Authorities have released the identity of the body discovered in Alameda Park in Santa Barbara last week. The identity of the man is 65-year-old David Wayne Neal, according to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office also stated he was a transient living in Santa Barbara. Last...
