Santa Barbara
Masked Man Attempts to Rob Santa Maria Macy’s
SANTA MARIA – Just after noon on Sunday, a masked man wielding a crowbar attempted to rob the fine jewelry department at Macy’s in the Santa Maria Town Center. Anthony
Burglars Busted and Make Bail
Arrested After Chase Across Two Counties Summerland – A residence on what is perhaps the quietest, most private and secure street in the sleepy seaside tourist destination of Summerland was the
Police Investigating Santa Maria's First Murder of 2013
SANTA MARIA – Police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the new year, and the murder appears to be gang-related. Investigators were called to the 500 block of West
Police Investigating Santa Maria’s First Murder of 2013
SANTA MARIA – Police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the new year, and the murder appears to be gang-related. Investigators were called to the 500 block of West
Prostitution Stings in Santa Maria Net 21 Arrests
SANTA MARIA – An undercover prostitution sting over the course of two months resulted in mulitple arrests of men looking to pay for sex, according to police. In early November,
Escape Attempt by Swimming Sinks Felon
Goleta – Binisio Nicolas Pereda, 26, may have had visions of Michael Phelps breaking world swimming records on his mind when he dove into a north county lagoon in a
Transient Seeking Warmth Becomes Arsonist
Santa Barbara- With local nighttime temperatures currently at near record seasonal lows, a local transient has been arrested and stands accused of setting a structural fire in an Eastside commercial building.
Police Seek Info in New Year’s Day Vehicle Shooting
SANTA MARIA – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting an unoccupied car multiple times on New Year’s Day. Early New Year’s
Police Seek Info in New Year's Day Vehicle Shooting
SANTA MARIA – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting an unoccupied car multiple times on New Year’s Day. Early New Year’s
Perjury Arrest in Gang-Related Trial
SANTA MARIA – Police arrested a woman who testified during a recent street-gang trial for lying on the witness stand. Diana Perez Escobedo, 37, was arrested on Dec. 27 and
