Tenants Fight Displacement in Santa Barbara’s West Beach Neighborhood
How a 52-unit apartment complex in a sleepy neighborhood became a spark point in the city’s housing crisis.
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Santa Barbara County Rezone Plan Comes with a Cost
Thousands of units of housing may be on the way to the South Coast, but affordability is still a concern.
Santa Barbara Artists Invited to Submit Designs for Downtown K-Rails
Public art project intended to support local art and inject color into State Street pedestrian corridor.
Developers Show Off Big Plans for Housing in Santa Barbara County
County hosts a “beauty contest” for developers to show off housing projects that could bring thousands of units through rezoning.
Santa Barbara Organizations to Receive $1.7 Million in Funding for Community Services
Community Development Block Grants and Human Services funds go toward childcare, homelessness, and family resources.
A New Age of Police Accountability in City of Santa Barbara
The first-ever police oversight report shows progressive policies and low number of misconduct complaints.
Santa Barbara Airport Patrol Updates Training Requirements
Airport officers to join Harbor Patrol and other local agencies in California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program.
Santa Barbara’s Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Starts to Take Shape
City Council unanimously approves project agreement, though the amount of affordable units is still up in the air.
Santa Barbara Votes: 2024 Primary Election Results
Das Williams behind in race for 1st District; Joan Hartmann way out front in race for 3rd; election results still too soon to call Tuesday night.
Controversial Garden Street Hotel in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Approved in 4-2 Vote
The city’s Planning Commission moves forward with the 250-room hotel; developers will give $500,000 toward the Local Housing Trust Fund.