The twisted trail that led to the body of Melodee Buzzard and arrest of her mother
The 9-year-old girl’s body was found in Utah. Her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the child’s death, authorities said.
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Santa Barbara looks to lottery to stop black market harbor slip sales
A new system of doling out boat slips was recommended Tuesday by the Santa Barbara City Council Ordinance Committee.
City vows to renovate PATH homeless shelter after $3.75 million purchase
The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously voted last week to buy the 100-bed shelter for $3.75 million.
Here’s the scoop: Ghirardelli’s arrival could be sweet treat for downtown Santa Barbara
At a time when downtown Santa Barbara is struggling with vacant storefronts, the chocolate shop marks a significant step forward for the city.
Newsom hires former CDC officials to run new public health network
The California governor aims to fill “the vacuum left by the Trump administration’s systematic retreat from science and evidence-based public health.”
Commentary: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s never-ending water wars
A new federal order to boost California water infrastructure sparked praise from agricultural groups and condemnation from environmentalists and state officials.
Santa Barbara City Council majority backs moratorium on rent increases
The council will formally vote in January on a rent moratorium, as well as update its Just Cause eviction ordinance.
They power the U.S. economy but will struggle to afford health care
Health insurance costs will skyrocket for millions of Americans if tax credits expire. Small business owners and the self-employed will be hit hard.
