City Council approves housing proposal in Carpinteria
The City Council of Carpinteria voted 4 to 0 in favor of developer Justin Klentner’s housing proposal in the downtown Carpinteria…
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Radius Real Estate Forecast shows plateau in Santa Barbara housing rental rates, more vacancies in commercial space
The Radius Real Estate Forecast shows a plateau in housing rental rates, and more vacancies in commercial space. Also, new hotels are going through…
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Tenant shares how moving to new below-market studio apartment in Santa Barbara changed his life
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara opened its first-of-its-kind below-market studio apartments on State Street in Nov.…
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Turner Foundation opens Santa Barbara home to 5 young adults struggling with housing insecurity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A home on the corner of De La Guerra and Marilla Street is about to transform the lives of 5 young adults all with their own…
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Gold and guitars among trends at Santa Barbara pawn shop
A local pawn shop often serves as a bellwether during social and financial instability.…
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Slipping hillsides cause concern for Santa Barbara residents, ahead of more rain
Concerns are mounting as last week’s atmospheric river left the hills throughout the city saturated and, more rain is on the…
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Two dogs go missing following shed fire in Santa Barbara
“Snowy,” a four year old white Pug with tan patches and, “Bebe,” a one and a half year old white Chihuahua are now missing. The family’s two other…
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Santa Barbara to hold project workshop open to community for reimagining Franceschi House
The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department announced it will hold a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 10 for community members to give feedback to…
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Groundbreaking held for ‘transformational’ mixed-use project at busy downtown Grover Beach intersection
Groundbreaking was held Thursday morning for a transformational mixed-use development at one of the busiest intersections in downtown Grover…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to finalize $6 million loan to Housing Authority for Quality Inn purchase
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to adopt an ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting, finalizing a $6 million loan agreement…
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Santa Barbara, Santa Maria home prices could rise in 2024
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — According to a new study by real estate data and analytics company CoreLogic, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria home…
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Housing Authority hosts online community meeting as it targets Quality Inn motel to house homeless
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Another Santa Barbara business is in the City’s scope for new housing, prompting a two hour online, community discussion…
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Historic Montecito estate hits market for $25 Million
MONTECITO, Calif. – The historic Montecito estate is on the market for the first time in more than half a century. “We are at the McCormick Fearing…
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La Cumbre Plaza housing development prompts Community Open House on Wednesday
Macy’s at La Cumbre Plaza, one of Santa Barbara’s last department stores, is targeted for a large housing project and is the focus of a Community…
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New tiny homes to relocate the unsheltered is now well underway for an April opening near Goleta
The La Posada homeless project is underway at the site of the vacant former Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall. The 80-unit project will be ready in…
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Life Cube shelter company hosts open house at new location
The Life Cube shelter company hosted an open house Thursday at its new location at 6200 Hollister Avenue, near the Santa Barbara Airport. …
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Santa Barbara City Council approves tenant protections ordinance without rent cap
After a nearly four-hour meeting, the Santa Barbara City Council approved a tenant protections ordinance, but tenants and advocacy groups said it is…
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Santa Barbara City Council adopts 2023-2031 housing element
Santa Barbara City Council announced that it has adopted the 2023-2031 housing…
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Huguette Clark: ‘With All Best Wishes for A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year’
A small trove of original Christmas cards will be displayed at Bellosguardo for the holidays, along with Christmas trees and decked halls at the…
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Santa Barbara Humane shares how to keep your pets safe and healthy this holiday season
Santa Barbara Humane is offering tips to the community on how to keep your pets safe and healthy ahead of the holiday…
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