Solvang Community Event Talks Homelessness, Housing Insecurity, and Resources
Panelists with experience in homelessness services discuss prevention, resources, and the connection between homelessness and housing insecurity.
Recent Stories
‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Town Hall Brings Together Historic, Ecological, and Cultural Knowledge
Panelists spoke about recovery efforts, as well as what needs to be done to help recovery for the critically endangered fish.
Trio of Three-Story Apartment Buildings Proposed in Isla Vista
The 16-unit project, a partnership between Ed St. George and Isla Vista Church, heads to the South County Board of Architectural Review.
Ocean Meadows Housing Development Markets to Students
The 32 single-family homes, which make up the market-rate part of the project, will rent by the bed.
What Federal Cuts to Public Media Funding Could Mean for Santa Barbara County
Defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would cut into local public radio stations’ budgets.
Bella Vista Low-Income Housing Project Breaks Ground in Santa Barbara
The city’s Housing Authority aims to complete the 48-unit development on La Cumbre Road by fall 2026.
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Streamlined Building Permit Process
Objective design standards will allow developers to put their multifamily residential projects on the fast track.
Historic Santa Barbara Neighborhood Pulls Proposal for Federal Designation
Bungalow Haven Neighborhood Association says it received “vehement opposition” from fellow neighbors concerned about possible impacts to home insurance, among other issues.
Update: Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze Following Widespread Confusion, Lawsuits
Those using the Medicaid system, law enforcement agencies, education agencies, and research institutions were all reportedly affected by the freeze, which was called off after a federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday.
Rehabilitated Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta
UC Santa Barbara’s Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration and the Ojai Raptor Center release the pint-size owl at UCSB’s North Campus Open Space.
