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Man arrested after allegedly waving a weapon at police, fleeing near Leadbetter Beach
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (195+ words) A Santa Barbara man was arrested after allegedly “brandishing an edged weapon” at Santa Barbara police officers on Friday. The Santa Barbara Police Department responded to the 800 block of Shoreline Drive when an man allegedly verbally threatened the officers and…...
Nine bills authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart pass through chambers, heading to the Governor's desk
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (309+ words) Nine bills authored by 37th District Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) — on issues including offshore drilling, mental health, domestic violence and nonprofits — are heading to the Governor’s desk. “The legislative package we advanced on behalf of the 37th District addresses challenges facing…...
Two major transportation and coastal access projects active in Summerland
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (364+ words) Santa Barbara News-Press Construction will begin soon on two key transportation and coastal access projects in the Summerland area. Start your morning with DAYBREAK, our email newsletter bringing you the essential local stories you need to start your day. Construction…...
Jennifer Goddard Combs, SB Athletic Round Table, Author at Santa Barbara News-Press
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (35+ words) Jennifer Goddard Combs, SB Athletic Round Table Santa Barbara News-Press Local news, delivered to you DAYBREAK from the Santa Barbara News-Press is the newsletter that gives you the headlines you need to start your day....
California could soon end child marriage after years of debate
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (475+ words) This story was originally reported by Mariel Padilla of The 19th. Meet Mariel and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. California is set to end child marriage – years after more than a third of the nation had…...
Santa Barbara Unified continues crackdown on student e-bikes
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (202+ words) All junior high schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District will require registration and permits on students’ e-bikes this year. Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, Alta Vista and La Cuesta high schools will also implement these requirements. The requirements are…...
Buellton plan would transform stark Avenue of the Flags median into the heart of proposed new downtown
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (588+ words) Buellton is preparing to turn a sparse Avenue of the Flags roadway median into a pedestrian-friendly hub. The goal is to draw visitors, incubate businesses and anchor a future city core, officials say. “This large, vacant, grassy median that we…...
Valerie Amparan wants to bring measurable results to the Santa Barbara Unified school board
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1038+ words) Some things just run in the family. When Valerie Amparan was in middle school, she saw her stay-at-home mother get elected to the school board in her hometown of 2,200 residents. Then, her uncle followed suit. Now, she’s following in her…...
Public input requested for State Route 135 study near Santa Maria and Orcutt
5+ day, 9+ min ago (244+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Community members can share input on the State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study during a series of events Sept. 16-18 in Santa Maria and Orcutt. SBCAG and its project partners, supported by transportation planning and engineering consultant Iteris, will…...
Montecito Fire Department and Montecito Water District partner to pool resources during high fire danger
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (493+ words) Santa Barbara News-Press MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Department, in partnership with Montecito Water District, has established two new temporary firefighter housing locations for use during periods of elevated fire risk and other significant weather events. Building on recent collaboration,…...