City of Santa Barbara Grants $5M Loan Toward Low-Income Housing Near La Cumbre
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara will build 48 units at former medical offices.
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Budget Season Underway in City of Santa Barbara
The City Council tackles the projected $7.1 million general fund deficit, department by department.
Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu Taking Santa Barbara to Court over Tax Dispute
Big streaming companies allege that the city illegally charged more than $640,000 with its “cable television” tax.
City of Santa Barbara Considers Ballot Measure for Half-Cent Sales-Tax Increase
Increase could net $15.6 million a year to fund public services if approved by voters in November.
Santa Barbara County Approves Rezones for South Coast After Marathon Planning Effort
The Board of Supervisors chose 28 sites that could bring more than 5,000 units of housing to unincorporated areas of the county.
Santa Barbara Police Arrest Man for Attempted Shooting in March 2024
A 25-year-old from Ventura was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting out of a vehicle.
Santa Barbara Library Needs More Money to Finish Long-Delayed Renovation
Public Works is asking for $850,000 to cover expenses, bringing the project total to $11.4 million.
Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market’s New Site Raises Concerns at City Council
The Saturday market will move to State Street when the new police station breaks ground in fall 2024.
Will ‘The Orchard’ Housing Proposal Take Root?
A Goleta family’s plan to bring 1,200 units of housing hits a wall with county planners.
Santa Barbara Proposes Big Changes to Downtown Parking Rates
The proposed changes, including paid on-street parking, could help alleviate the city’s budget deficit.