City of Santa Barbara Leaders Are Split on Proposed 66-Room Hotel Replacing The Press Room
After a heated debate and a split vote, the city Planning Commission decided to kick the project down the road to a later date.
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Cut the Noise: City of Santa Barbara Responds to Goleta’s Airport Concerns
Santa Barbara Airport and both cities will work toward a shared goal of decreasing noise impacts.
Update: Fire Near New Cuyama Reported at 5,460 Acres with 60 Percent Containment as of Sunday Evening
Evacuation orders for Plant Fire in northern Santa Barbara County from Aliso Park Road to Cottonwood Canyon are lifted and Highway 166 is reopened to traffic.
Santa Barbara City Administrator Rebecca Bjork Announces Retirement
Bjork worked for the city for more than 30 years and took the position of administrator in 2021.
Debate over Santa Barbara’s De la Guerra Plaza Goes Back 100 Years
New revitalization plans featuring hardscape in place of grass move forward despite concerns.
New Life for the Plaza del Mar Band Shell in Santa Barbara
The city hopes to restore what was once a community hub with upgrades to the 104-year-old structure.
Santa Barbara City Council and School District Hold Meeting of the Minds
City leaders discuss opening Westside schools on weekends, youth programs, and youth engagement.
Two Injured in Isla Vista Stabbing Sunday Night
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is seeking a male suspect in an alleged stabbing incident following a party.
Santa Barbara MTD Expands Bus Service Ahead of School Year
Changes include connecting lines 23 and 25 in Goleta and brand-new express service to Carpinteria.
Another Santa Barbara County Cannabis Appeal Falls Short with Coastal Commission
Commissioner Meagan Harmon says there are “obvious issues at the county level that must be addressed.”