Santa Barbara
Years after homeless woman’s torture, accused declared fit for trial
SANTA BARBARA — Nearly four years being arrested for torturing a homeless woman, Samuel Joseph Martinez was declared fit to stand trial in the courtroom of Santa Barbara Superior
Years after homeless woman's torture, accused declared fit for trial
SANTA BARBARA — Nearly four years being arrested for torturing a homeless woman, Samuel Joseph Martinez was declared fit to stand trial in the courtroom of Santa Barbara Superior
Two times too many for burger joint flasher
SANTA BARBARA — A repeat fast food restaurant flasher was arrested last week thanks to the detailed descriptions provided by victimized employees. Ivan Flores, 30, was booked April 15 on
Stolen coins recovered in narcotics bust
LOMPOC – Two men were arrested last week during a traffic stop in which stolen valuable coins were recovered. According to Drew Sugars, spokesman for the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department, narcotics
Murder conviction for ‘cold-blooded killer’
SANTA BARBARA – Confessed killer Garren Musser, 27, was found guilty Thursday of the October 2008 stabbing death of Lisa Zazueta, with a finding of special circumstances that guarantees him
Murder conviction for 'cold-blooded killer'
SANTA BARBARA – Confessed killer Garren Musser, 27, was found guilty Thursday of the October 2008 stabbing death of Lisa Zazueta, with a finding of special circumstances that guarantees him
Father-son pot growers raided
GOLETA – Santa Barbara County sheriff’s authorities arrested a father and son last week at their Goleta home, site of a full-scale marijuana cultivation and sales operation. According to sheriff’s
Beach locked down to ‘Floatopia’
SANTA BARBARA – For the second consecutive weekend, Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials enforced the closure of all public beaches in Isla Vista on April 9–10. According to Lt.
Beach locked down to 'Floatopia'
SANTA BARBARA – For the second consecutive weekend, Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials enforced the closure of all public beaches in Isla Vista on April 9–10. According to Lt.
Four gang members charged in stabbing
SANTA BARBARA – Four alleged “Westside” gang members, including two 17-year-olds who may be tried as adults, were arraigned Friday in Santa Barbara Superior Court for a violent stabbing while
