Home  »  Archives

Articles Tagged With ‘Santa Barbara County’




Police searching for bicyclist who robbed Central Coast bank

Written on 20 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a Bank of America in Montecito on Wednesday, then fled on a bicycle. Shortly before 3 p.m., a masked suspect entered the Bank of America at 1096 Coast Village... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara county wineries win awards

Written on 20 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A prestigious group of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara wineries were recently awarded top 10 rankings by USA Today. Contests include best wine tasting rooms, best winery restaurants, best wine clubs and best winery tours. Best... (Continue reading)

Gas prices drop in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 16 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment
gas prices

By KAREN VELIE For the second week in a row, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents last week to $5.83, according to AAA. At $5.63, the average price for a... (Continue reading)

Measles case reported in Santa Barbara County

Written on 14 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE As measles cases spread throughout the United States, Santa Barbara County recently reported its first measles case since 2019. The woman contracted measles while traveling abroad. In 2025, San Luis Obispo County confirmed its first case of... (Continue reading)

One motorcyclist dies, another injured in crash near Orcutt

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of motorcycles collided south of Orcutt on Saturday, killing one rider and seriously injuring another. The motorcyclists crashed on the northbound Highway 135 onramp to northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 6 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Following light rain and pleasant temperatures over the July Fourth weekend, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Friday evening in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Anticipate... (Continue reading)

Newsom appoints Juan Higuera Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge

Written on 28 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday the appointment of Juan Higuera to a judgeship in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Higuera has served as a deputy public defender at the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office since... (Continue reading)

Alleged serial burglar arrested for second time in two weeks

Written on 12 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man arrested twice in the last two weeks has been identified as a serial burglar who allegedly stole property from several businesses around San Luis Obispo County over the last couple months. Ryan Michael Coats,... (Continue reading)

Train collides with pickup truck near Goleta

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck west of Goleta on Wednesday, leaving one woman with minor injuries with minor injuries. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the train crashed in the 120 block of Hollister Ranch Road,... (Continue reading)