Housing Archives

Lompoc’s River Park RV Campground Is Back Open With Fresh Renovations

January 29, 2026 12:39 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Lompoc is inviting folks out to the Lompoc Valley at the recently re-opened River Park RV campground. The soft… Continue Reading

Santa Maria’s Strive House Creates Reentry Pathways For The Formerly-Incarcerated

January 28, 2026 11:12 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A transitional shared living home is now operating in Santa Maria, with the goal of helping people who were incarcerated… Continue Reading

Temporary Rent Freeze Set To Be Finalized in Santa Barbara

January 26, 2026 4:02 pm John Palminteri

Tenants could be getting more rent protections in Santa Barbara soon. A temporary rent freeze could be in place in a month on some units. … Continue Reading

A Home Run for Homelessness: SB ACT To Resume Operating FARO Center

January 22, 2026 4:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Multiple complaints were levied against SB ACT for alleged mismanagement of the FARO Center. Neighbors on the 600… Continue Reading

New Leader for Santa Barbara Supervisors Sees Unique Housing Solution

January 13, 2026 6:25 pm John Palminteri

Bob Nelson will be the Board of Supervisors Chairman in Santa Barbara County for 2026. Housing affordability is one of his… Continue Reading

Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen

January 7, 2026 8:18 pm Tracy Lehr

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

Construction Begins for Santa Barbara’s Newest Affordable Housing Development

December 16, 2025 3:47 pm Alissa Orozco

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

December 11, 2025 1:25 pm John Palminteri

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

December 9, 2025 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 9, 2025 12:07 pm Jarrod Zinn

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

December 3, 2025 11:59 am John Palminteri

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

December 2, 2025 5:17 pm Mina Wahab

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

November 24, 2025 6:16 pm Tracy Lehr

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

November 10, 2025 4:50 pm Mina Wahab

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

November 6, 2025 11:45 am Patricia Martellotti

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

October 30, 2025 11:41 am Patricia Martellotti

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

October 23, 2025 11:52 am Dave Alley

The long-running effort to revitalize downtown Santa Maria is finally taking… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open Houses welcomes questions

October 15, 2025 4:16 pm Tracy Lehr

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

October 15, 2025 6:08 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

October 14, 2025 4:31 pm Patricia Martellotti

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