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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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Changes to Santa Barbara’s Just Cause Ordinance Need Ironing Out
Amendments to the ordinance, presented at Santa Barbara’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, including tightening no-fault eviction requirements, removing exemptions for some landlords, and ironing out how a landlord can take a property off the market.
Housing Authority Unveils Bella Vista Affordable Housing Project in Santa Barbara
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara brings 47 units at a newly constructed site in the La Cumbre neighborhood.
Ashlee Buzzard Competency Hearing Pushed as Family Files Suits
The Vandenberg Village woman charged with murder’s next court date is November 30.
Goleta to Permanently Protect Mobile Home Park’s ‘Senior Housing’ Status
The City Council votes for a permanent ordinance blocking University Mobile Home Park’s management company from opening up the park to all ages.
Montecito Water District to Sell Nearly Half of Its State Water Allotment to Solomon Hills Housing Project
The new 4,000-home community south of Orcutt would be supplied primarily by imported water, developers say.
Last Call at Mission Refill
Despite a growing customer base, Goleta’s refill store prepares to close after three years.
Monthlong Strike Ends as Solvang, City Workers Reach Tentative Deal
The City Council will vote at its October 26 meeting to ratify the agreement, which comes after about six months of failed negotiations between the city and Teamsters Local 986 union.
Santa Barbara County Judge Reschedules Ashlee Buzzard’s Mental Competency Hearing
Buzzard’s public defender has raised doubt that the mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, has the mental capacity to stand trial.
Newsom Signs Bill Extending Farmer-to-Food Bank Tax Credit to 2032
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO Erik Talkin says the extension could help the organization expand its Farms to Foodbank program.
