Tenant Protection amendments pass 4-2 in Santa Barbara City Council vote
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Renovictions refer to all kinds of renovations leading to evictions. Some renters see them as an excuse to evict and raise…
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Housing crisis spurs Santa Barbara County to build new housing on county land
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps’ Office says roughly one third of county employees commute dozens of miles just…
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Ceremony held to celebrate renaming of Santa Maria Post Office in honor of former mayor Larry Lavagnino
A ceremony was held Monday morning to celebrate the official renaming of the Santa Maria Post Office in honor of former mayor Larry…
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UC Santa Barbara Loses Federal Funding for Transgender Youth Mental Health Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Universities across the country are grappling with the loss of millions of dollars in research funding due to cuts by…
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Modular Sidewalks Get Green Light on State Street
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council gave the green light to modular sidewalks on a portion of State Street. A Santa Barbara City…
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Environmental Group files Lawsuit against State Fire Marshal over Waivers for Sable Offshore
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Linda Krop says there are still unanswered questions after the Office Of The State Fire Marshal granted waivers to Sable…
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Parking Operation Costs may Shift Gears with Funding Issue solutions in Santa Barbara
There could be some changes to the Santa Barbara Parking operations due to funding issues. The plan could increase revenue up to…
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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors holds First Budget Workshop for Upcoming Fiscal Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch says violent crime has risen county-wide. “Jails are expensive. I…
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Bob Smith of Carpinteria announces candidacy for 24th Congressional District Monday
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. – On Monday, retired U.S. Navy officer and Senior Engineering Fellow at a Washington D.C.-based defense contractor,…
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More Central Coast High School Students are Engaging in the Election Process
High school students have been urged to register to vote this week. Those under 18, the eligible age, can preregister to be…
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South Coast City Leaders share their Current Financial and Development Conditions and Talk About What’s Next
The State of the City meeting will bring Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta together. The event is put on by the South Coast Chamber of…
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Funk Zone Hotel Project opponents lose an Appeal before the California Coastal Commission
A 250-room Garden Street hotel project is facing an appeal before the California Coastal Commission. The hotel project has already gone through…
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On Your Side: Are Federal Lease Terminations in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Really Saving Millions?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, claims it could save more than $4 million by terminating federal leases…
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UC Santa Barbara wins Voter Registration honor from the Secretary of State
UCSB wins the California voter registration competition for colleges. Over 200 schools were…
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Oxnard workers and business owners in limbo due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs
OXNARD, Calif. — Between undocumented farm workers not showing up for work, to the slew of fires a few months ago, it’s been a difficult year for…
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City of Goleta Presents What They Have in Store at the State of the City
GOLETA, Calif. – Local residents filled the Goleta Community Center on Tuesday to hear from local officials at the annual State of the City. The…
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Local Students rally against Art and Music Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local students, parents, educators and members of a group called Youthclusive took part in a “Rally for the Arts” outside…
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Santa Barbara City Council member Eric Friedman suffers heart attack Saturday afternoon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman suffered a heart attack Saturday afternoon while paddling off the city’s…
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SLO County Supervisors discuss board position for proposed State legislation on battery storage facilities
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is meeting today and among the items open for discussion is proposed legislation regarding battery…
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Cookie Plug hopes to keep making dough on State Street in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Cookie Plug franchise next to the Fiesta Five is still making dough, but its future at this location appears to be…
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