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Breakthrough in Cold Case: Arrest Made in 1988 Santa Maria Murder, DA Files Charges
Re: People v. Aloysius Winthrop James, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CR02219. Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced [Monday] that charges have been filed against Aloysius Winthrop James of Georgia for the murder of Ofelia Sandoval on September 18, 1988, in the City of Santa Maria.
Supervisor-Elect Tours Westmont
Roy Lee, Santa Barbara County 1st District supervisor-elect and Carpinteria councilman, will spend the six months before he’s sworn into office listening to his constituents. He and his chief of staff, Wade Cowper, met for breakfast with Westmont’s executive team, including President Gayle D. Beebe, before touring the 111-acre campus by golf cart on June 12.
Refugio State Beach Park plans to reopen August First
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Refugio State Beach Park isn't open for Fourth of July campers due to storm repairs, but it will be soon. California State Park Channel Coast District Superintendent Dena Bellman said they are shooting for August 1 or earlier. Although the park is closed Bellman said the beach can be accessed by foot The post Refugio State Beach Park plans to reopen August First appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Caring Together Santa Barbara County Hosts Free Caregiver Resource Event in South County
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Caring Together Santa Barbara County, in collaboration with the Friendship Center and other esteemed community partners, invites caregivers supporting older adults to a free resource event designed to offer support, information, and community connections. Event: Free Caregiver South County...
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SAN DIEGO — SpaceX launched another rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The company scheduled a Falcon 9 launch as part of the NROL-186 mission. SpaceX's previous rocket launches have been captured in photos and video flying across San Diego County skies just after sunset.
1 Suspect Arrested, Second Sought for 2021 Killing of Teen Found in Los Olivos
One man has been arrested and a second remains at large for the killing of a teen found in a vehicle near Los Olivos in 2021, Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced Monday. Fabian Apolinar-Solano, 35, hometown unknown, pleaded not guilty to murder last week in Santa Barbara...
Georgia Man Pleads Not Guilty in 1988 Santa Maria Murder Case
A Georgia man pleaded not guilty to murder Monday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in a case connected to the killing of a woman in Santa Maria 35 years ago. Aloysius Winthrop James, 57, entered his plea during the arraignment hearing after being extradited from Georgia. The arrest stems...
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