Mass evacuation order marks five year remembrance of Montecito mudslide
The rebuilt and reinforced watershed throughout the community of Montecito showed signs of “behaving unpredictably” during Monday’s major storm,…
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$5.3 million for Santa Barbara County infrastructure and housing projects await state approval
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments await approval of $5.3 million requested from the California Department of Housing and Community…
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Flood prone communities are using the drought months to get ready for future large rain storms
A special effort to focus on flood preparedness is taking place this week, even in the grip of a drought. Past storms in Santa Barbara have caused…
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Plans announced for massive new rental-only Santa Maria housing development
Plans were announced Thursday to build “Blosser Ranch,” a massive new rental-only housing development, located along Blosser Road, in between Battles…
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EXCLUSIVE: Santa Barbara developers discuss Funk Zone ‘SOMOfunk’ project for first time
The Funk Zone project entails more than 140 apartments on the second and third floors; the top and fourth floors would encompass 13 for-sale condos…
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Santa Barbara Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency program welcomed a new graduate class Monday.
The Housing Authority of the city of Santa Barbara honored 17 graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program in a culmination ceremony…
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Project in Goleta converts hotel into permanent housing for members experiencing homelessness
One project in Goleta is working to address…
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New rules for residential and commercial developers ensures affordable housing in SLO
The city of San Luis Obispo’s new rules for residential and commercial buildings ensures affordable housing in the area.…
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County officials find six citrus pests with insect traps in Arroyo Grande, begin control efforts
County officials detected six adult Asian Citrus Psyllids (ACP) with an insect trap in Arroyo Grande – these pests are a serious concern to…
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Housing solutions and information will be presented in a weekend event for the public in Santa Barbara
 Housing Day in Santa Barbara on Saturday will provide many booths with information that can help owners and…
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Cabrillo receives more than $26 million from California housing accelerator grant
The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation announced that it was awarded $26,246,464 on Thursday from the California Housing and Community…
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Real estate agents forecast stabilization of local housing market by the end of the year
With high interest rates and low housing inventory, the American dream of owning a home with a white picket fence is becoming more of a fantasy for…
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Santa Barbara facing housing crisis as rent skyrockets
According to Rent.com, the average rent for apartments in Santa Barbara is between $3,545 and and $5,850.…
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Milpas Gardens housing project goes back to architects drawing board
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Most people agree California communities including Santa Barbara are in the midst of a housing crisis, but they don’t…
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Johnny Cash’s former home in Ventura County hills up for sale
Late country music icon Johnny Cash’s former home in the Ventura County hills overlooking the small town of Casitas Springs is up for sale. News…
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Nipomo residents gathering signatures in effort to stop proposed Dana Reserve development
A petition has been created in Nipomo in an effort to help stop the proposed Dana Reserve project, a large-scale development that would include…
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Santa Barbara woman credits snake aversion training after numerous backyard encounters between dogs and large rattler
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Karen Spechler held a small, unintended trophy from last weekend’s terrifying encounter with a large rattlesnake. (Courtesy:…
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Grover Beach continues to progress on homeless housing facility development
The Grover Beach City Council approved a ground lease agreement with 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) to develop and operate a future homeless…
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Summer products, projects anyone can tackle from expert Kathryn Emery
With summer officially here, home and lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery is back with some great products and easy projects for around the…
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Lompoc Valley Medical Center becomes distribution site for Narcan
The Lompoc Valley Medical Center Emergency Department announced that it is now a distribution site for free doses of Naloxone – commonly known as…
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