New, higher, six-foot fence goes up on the Isla Vista bluffs to prevent cliff falls
New Isla Vista fencing is going in for safety on the bluffs where there have been injury and fatal…
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Grand Jury report details multi-year reporting discrepancies by Visit Lompoc LLC
A Santa Babara County Grand Jury report released Friday details that over the last five years, more than $500,000 has been under-reported by Visit…
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City of Santa Barbara’s February transient occupancy tax results released
The City of Santa Barbara announced the collection of $1.8 million in Transient Occupancy (TOT) for February.…
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UCSB reaches settlement agreement on student housing
The Regents of the University of California approved a negotiated Settlement Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara this year to improve campus…
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San Luis Obispo County releases updated primary election results
San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano released updated ballot results after the most recent counting for the Presidential Primary…
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San Luis Obispo appoints interim city manager, announces process to permanently fill position
The City of San Luis Obispo has announced how it intends to fill the soon-to-be vacant position of city manager when current City Manager Derek…
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Dogs, even on leash, will be banned from two Ellwood area beaches to protect the Snowy Plover
A ban on dogs, even on leash, will be in place starting April 1 at Ellwood and Sands beaches to protect the Western Snowy Plover. Other protections…
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Old Spanish Days kicks off events leading up to the 100th Fiesta celebration
Old Spanish Days activities are beginning in Santa Barbara to celebrate 100 years. Spirit tryouts start in…
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Tajiguas landfill filling up faster than anticipated, expansion plan proposed
Plans to expand the Tajiguas landfill along the Gaviota coast are being considered as trash comes in faster than anticipated. County Supervisors look…
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Santa Maria City Council to consider $8.2 million technology upgrade
The Santa Maria City Council will discuss investing more than $8 million to upgrade software technology that handles internal financial…
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Goleta launches its Project Connect with several large improvements underway
Project Connect is underway to add new roadway, pedestrian and bike improvements in Goleta. Work will take place on Hollister, Ekwill and…
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State Street Advisory Committee shares agenda with community
The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting for the first time in the new year in order to come up with a master plan for State…
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Business shuffling brings new hotels, creative housing and retail into Santa Barbara’s core area
Changes in downtown Santa Barbara include the Frontier building site which will become a mini storage facility and the parking lot will be housing. …
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Ventura County selects new director of Resource Management Agency
Ventura County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson announced Robert Mullane as the new director of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) starting next…
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Financial forecast for city of Atascadero on the rise
The city of Atascadero shared some encouraging financial news on multiple fronts this week.…
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Ballot Measure A passes in Tuesday’s election, creating more flexibility for choosing contractors for major city projects.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Santa Barbara voters strongly supported the measure a city charter amendment in Tuesday’s election— with a little over…
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Habitat for Humanity searches for a ReStore location to take in and sell building materials
Habitat for Humanity is searching for a site for a new resale store. The location will take in and resell construction…
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The cruise ship schedule in Santa Barbara could be shortened up after months of meetings
The Santa Barbara waterfront could be seeing fewer cruise ship visits in coming years. The Discovery Princess is the only one in March. Three will…
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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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Congressional deal to help fund storm drainage improvements in Santa Maria
A storm repair project in Santa Maria will be funded through a Congressional deal secured recently by Rep. Salud…
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