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Man arrested after lighting homeless person’s blanket on fire

Written on 26 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly set a blanket with a homeless person lying underneath it on fire in Santa Barbara on Monday morning. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., the suspect allegedly set the blanket... (Continue reading)

Teen stabbed, killed in Santa Barbara

Written on 1 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A teenager was stabbed and killed on Wednesday evening in Santa Barbara. Shortly before 9 p.m., callers reported a male down in the roadway near the intersection of San Simeon Drive and Turnpike Road. Deputies arrived to... (Continue reading)

Domestic violence suspect arrested following standoff in Santa Barbara

Written on 29 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a domestic violence suspect on Monday afternoon after a standoff at the suspect’s home in Santa Barbara. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., Santa Barbara County deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in Goleta. The... (Continue reading)

Man stabbed in Santa Barbara, two people in jail

Written on 15 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE During a late night fight in downtown Santa Barbara last week, a man was stabbed and critically wounded. Shortly after 2 a.m. on April 6, a caller reported a fight in the 3100 block of State Street.... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man busted attempting to have sex with teen

Written on 18 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Barbara man on Monday for arranging to meet with a minor for the purpose of lewd acts as part of a trap to catch pedophiles. On Monday afternoon, deputies... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara officers arrest alleged serial robber

Written on 9 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara officers arrested a serial robber on Friday who allegedly targeted businesses in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Following two robberies in January, the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office began... (Continue reading)

Van crashes into cars and people on Stearns Wharf, injures five

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A commercial van crashed into two pedestrians and 10 parked cars on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, injuring five people. Shortly before 4 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a collision on the wharf. Santa... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Judge accused of misconduct

Written on 1 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge is facing formal proceedings over allegations of misconduct related to him acting as an attorney for a love interest and for disparaging other judges and court staff. The allegations primarily focus... (Continue reading)

Three teens arrested for armed robbery in Santa Barbara

Written on 22 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers busted three teens for allegedly using a knife during a robbery of two other teens in downtown Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, police said. A group of six to eight teenager, one with a knife, robbed... (Continue reading)

Vandals, thieves target Santa Barbara City Council candidate

Written on 20 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though most campaign sessions are marred with thefts and vandalism of campaign signs, in the 2024 race for the Santa Barbara City Council District 1 seat, one candidate has reported approximately $4,000 in losses. [KEYT] Councilwoman... (Continue reading)