Homes in Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito May Face Power Outages as Fire Risk Rises
South County residents may lose power as the Santa Barbara County’s mountain regions go under red flag warning Monday through Wednesday.
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Community Rallies to Support Metro Entertainment After Burglars Steal $10,000 Worth of Product
After burglars stole $10,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards last week, Metro Entertainment’s owner Bob Ficarra said Santa Barbara community members have reached out to support the store. Metro Entertainment is currently raising funds to help the store.
Voters in City of Santa Barbara Split on Rent Control Measure
The failed Proposition 33 won a majority of votes on the city’s Eastside while other districts rejected it in the November election.
Plans for Eight-Story Apartment Building Behind Santa Barbara Mission Still Incomplete
The city still needs clarification on how close the building will be to the nearby Mission Creek, among other unresolved issues.
Hope Ranch Height Restriction Ruled Unenforceable
Santa Barbara’s Superior Court has ruled that an 85-year-old property deed that limits homes to one story is not valid.
Santa Barbara County Looks to Ditch Subjective Design Standards for Housing in Coastal Zone
The California Coastal Commission requests modifications to the county’s updated coastal plan, which would take the place of the Architectural Board of Review for mixed-use and multifamily housing projects.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Give Miramar Green Light on Affordable Housing and Retail Project
The supervisors unanimously denied all appeals against the expansion project on Tuesday.
National Labor Relations Board Certifies KEYT’s Workers Vote to Unionize
Union Local 600 becomes employees’ representative for collective bargaining.
New Year’s Polar Dip Canceled
Santa Barbara city requirements were estimated to cost around $3,000.
KEYT Workers Vote to Join a Union
Cinematographers Guild represents 14 stations nationwide.