Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Says Farm Bill Ignores ‘Devastating SNAP Cuts’ in ‘Big Ugly Bill’
SNAP’s new work requirements will pose more hurdles for people seeking food assistance.
Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund
Articles in this category were underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. This fund supports the Santa Barbara Independent's coverage of social justice, housing, and environmental issues, all of which were important to Mickey Flacks - a fierce and tireless advocate for them during her lifetime. Mickey Flacks helped create the grassroots organization the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN), was part of the Citizen's Coalition, as well as serving on the boards of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, the ACLU, Citizens Planning Association, the Environmental Defense Center, the Jewish Secular Humanist Society, CAUSE, the Fund for Santa Barbara, and more.
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Judge to Decide If Developers of Eight-Story Building Behind Mission Can Sue California, City of Santa Barbara
The Mission LLC’s lawsuit alleges a new state housing law singles out the project and that the city doesn’t have a compliant housing element.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Grant License for Sanctioned Deltopia Alternative ‘Soltopia’
The Isla Vista Community Services District plans a spring festival for a maximum of 9,000 participants at a time. It will include live music and free food, as well as safety and sanitary measures.
Ashlee Buzzard Doesn’t Appear in Lompoc Court for Second Time in Murder Case
The Vandenberg Village woman accused of murdering her child has her next court appearance on March 18.
Blood Moon Rising: Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in Santa Barbara
Westmont Observatory opened in the early hours of Tuesday morning so the public could witness the eclipse’s totality.
Housing Authority of City of Santa Barbara Asks If You’ll Help ‘Adopt a Home’
The campaign aims to raise $50,000 to help furnish and equip 31 studio units earmarked for formerly homeless and chronically homeless people.
After Decades, Isla Vista Gets a New Welcome Sign
The new sign replicates the old but with more rot-resistant wood.
Lunar New Year Celebration at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara to Include Food, Art, and Mahjong
The Year of the Fire Horse Festival on Saturday, February 21, is free and open to the public and will feature expert-led mahjong lessons inside Presidio Chapel.
Goleta Passes Emergency Law for Senior Mobile Home Parks
Harmony Communities Inc. says it plans to sue the city over the ordinance, which temporarily blocks the management company from making University Mobile Home Park an “all-ages” community.
Santa Ynez Valley’s ‘Polar Bear Dip’ Makes Waves
The Santa Ynez Community Aquatics Foundation raises $5 million toward a new aquatics complex for the valley.
