Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen
CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) A Santa Barbara County family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Casa Pacifica in the wake of their loved… Continue Reading
Housing
Construction Begins for Santa Barbara’s Newest Affordable Housing Development
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new housing… Continue Reading
Housing Conference Shows Multiple Permit and Financial Deals are Needed to Build Forward
Housing and planning experts meet to discuss options to meet growing needs on the South Coast. Regulations and financial challenges continue to be… Continue Reading
Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique… Continue Reading
Grover Beach Residents Concerned About Overdevelopment
GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The Grover Beach Planning Commission is reviewing pre-application for a new development, proposed for the city’s west… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Housing Project Still Alive Despite Frustrating City Hearing
The Paseo Nuevo housing plan is still alive after a frustrating City Council discussion Tuesday. … Continue Reading
New Housing Project on Milpas St. will Demolish Car Wash, Nightclub, & Parking Lot
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara’s Eastside is bustling with activity on Milpas Street, and that includes one of Santa Barbara’s last… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Housing Deal to be Discussed Without Nordstrom Proposal
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo is preparing for holidays and visitors can already enjoy its big Christmas tree and soon shoppers will… Continue Reading
Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims for an Affordable California By Overhauling Environmental Law
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Yawar Charlie is a realtor who is also an expert when it comes to historic buildings.
He says addressing Santa… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on Homeless Housing at De La Vina
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A long-empty motel on De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara is getting a new purpose.
The former Quality Inn is being… Continue Reading
Historic Santa Barbara Mission Faces New Housing Showdown
SANTA BARBARA — Two towering housing projects proposed mere steps from the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara have sparked a fierce preservation… Continue Reading
After Years of Planning, Work to Revitalize Downtown Santa Maria is Finally Happening
The long-running effort to revitalize downtown Santa Maria is finally taking… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open Houses welcomes questions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.(KEYT) Artist renderings went on display at the first Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on Wednesday evening.
The… Continue Reading
City Flooded With More Than 400 Letters Opposing Housing Plans Near Old Mission Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Controversy is growing over two proposed housing projects near one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished landmarks — the… Continue Reading
Outreach Teams Hit Train Tracks to Save Lives After Rainstorm in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It’s a cold, damp day in Santa Barbara.
Outreach workers with Good Samaritan are walking along the train tracks —… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Housing Plan Divides Santa Barbara Planners and Residents
A new housing and retail plan could bring more than 300 units into downtown Santa Barbara . It would change the makeup of the current Paseo Nuevo… Continue Reading
Sen. Monique Limón Leads Voices for Housing Justice in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — Senator Monique Limón took the spotlight today at a powerful gathering at Ventura City Hall, where families and civic… Continue Reading
College Students Try to Make Ends Meet in the Country’s Most Expensive Housing Area
Housing in the Santa Barbara area including Isla Vista is said to be the most expensive for any college town in America. The average home sale price… Continue Reading
A special fund to protect a home in an earthquake is still available for a short time longer
Funds are available for homeowners to brace their homes for an earthquake. The total amount can be… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council Denies Appeal of Hilton Expansion Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council voted to deny an appeal, filed on behalf of UNITE HERE Local 11, of the Planning… Continue Reading