Scope of fire devastation in Los Angeles raises concerns over insurance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The apocalyptic images we’re seeing in Los Angeles stand as a sobering reminder of what can happen across the local…
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Orcutt resident says he’s lost mobile home in dispute with park ownership
An ongoing dispute between an Orcutt man and the owners of Del Cielo Mobile Estates took another turn on Friday…
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South Coast residents have their 2025 priorities for government leaders
Homeless solutions continue to be a priority recommendation from South Coast residents to local leaders going into 2025. Crime issues are not as…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny all appeals to Miramar mixed-use project in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. – After a lengthy hearing, Santa Barbara County Supervisors voted unanimously to deny all of the appeals of the Miramar’s…
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Housing solutions conference focuses on collaboration and various levels of new projects
A Santa Barbara housing conference discussed short term and long term solutions. It included ways to find housing for the workforce in Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara City Council Meeting highlights multiple strategies to address housing crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Alex Entrekin is an attorney for a non-profit law firm that helps tenants. He says the work can be…
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Long-planned Dana Reserve project in Nipomo receives final approval from SLO County commission
The long-planned and much-discussed Dana Reserve project for Nipomo moved a major step forward by earning its final San Luis Obispo County government…
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EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors working to protect senior-only mobile home parks from potential conversion to include all-ages
Santa Barbara County Supervisors are working to help protect seniors-only mobile home parks located within the county jurisdiction from being able to…
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Local historian to make Hope Ranch documentary as it turns 100 years old
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Local historian Brett Hodges is making a documentary about the history of Hope Ranch— a community he’s been living in…
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Cottage Health to offer new workforce housing starting 2029
Cottage Health has announced plans to offer 204 new homes in the Santa Barbara area its employees to purchase at below-market prices starting in…
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Interest rate drop to impact housing market in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Realtors aren’t exactly seeing eye to eye when it comes to what type of market we’re in. Some argue that it’s a…
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MicroAid International rebuilds homes for disaster survivors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The founder of MicroAid International appreciates support from people along the coast. MicroAid International has been…
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New students find furnishing deals as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
The Isla Vista two day move in sale will help students who are furnishing their new apartments near UCSB. The event is coordinated by the Isla Vista…
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Nipomo Community Services District approves potential annexation of planned Dana Reserve development property
The Nipomo Community Services District Board of Directors is set to vote Wednesday on the crucial next step needed to push the planned Dana Reserve…
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New projects and programs are on the way to Isla Vista, following a $3.7 million dollar settlement reached between Santa Barbara County and UC Santa Barbara
ISLA VISTA, Calif.—Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps says the housing crisis in Isla Vista has had far reaching effects. “There…
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Homeless services in Santa Barbara respond to Supreme Court’s decision to uphold bans on sleeping outdoors
Local homeless agencies are responding to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even in…
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Santa Barbara Grand Jury report details success and ongoing needs for local unhoused assistance
The 2024 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the results of its investigation of county-wide efforts to help the area’s unhoused population on…
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Governor Newsom releases overdue State of the State message and says California is strong
California Governor Gavin Newsom releases his State of the State address in a video. He said California is meeting its…
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SB ACT opens new downtown navigation center in Santa Barbara
The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has awarded SB ACT a $200,000 grant to help establish a new downtown navigation center for the homeless.…
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