Press Room Fate Sealed as Santa Barbara City Council Denies Appeal
The downtown pub is destined for demolition as a proposed 66-room hotel project moves forward in its place.
Recent Stories
Granny’s Kids Nonprofit Keeps Legacy of Claudia Worthen Alive in Santa Barbara
Record producer Damion “Damizza” Young honors grandmother with a charity for at-risk youth.
Santa Barbara County’s Adopted Housing Element Certified by State
The County’s housing plan was found in “substantial compliance” with state law on Monday, January 22.
Nearly 5,000 Units of Housing on the Fast Track in Santa Barbara
How an obscure housing law broke the door wide open for developers looking to build bigger, denser, and quicker than ever.
Crime Fighters Go High-Tech with $50K Donation of Digital Forensics Kit
Santa Barbara–based MOS Equipment donated kits with faraday bags, RF-shielded safes, and more.
Santa Barbara Council Passes Right to Re-Rent, but Kicks the Can on Capping Rent Increases
Landlords and tenants packed City Hall as the council discussed stronger tenant protections.
Isla Vista Food Co-op Expands to Cantwell’s Deli in Downtown Santa Barbara
The Downtown Market will keep the legacy of Cantwell’s Deli with new products from Isla Vista Co-op.
Proposed Changes to Leadbetter Restrooms Rile Up Santa Barbara Swimmers
The new ADA-compliant makeover could replace protective walls and changing areas.
What’s on the Ballot in the City of Santa Barbara in 2024?
A ballot measure on city contracts will be in the March primary, and three council seats will be up for grabs in the November general election.
Hotels in Santa Barbara County Continue to Struggle Through November
The latest numbers show that occupancy fell to 64 percent while revenues continue downward spiral.