Sergio Rivas Sentenced for 2025 Fiesta Stabbing in Downtown Santa Barbara

After a long and turbulent case, one suspect in the fatal State Street stabbing that occurred during Fiesta last year has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Sergio Rivas, 31, pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with force likely to cause great bodily injury and possession of a controlled substance while armed. He also pleaded guilty to two enhancements: a second strike allegation and causing great bodily injury.

He was sentenced to prison in August. Charges related to assault were in connection to the August 1 stabbing, while possession allegations were related to his arrest on August 2…

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