Press Room fans lose appeals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara City Council denied appeals that would have blocked a boutique hotel development. The location between…
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Volunteers set for homeless Point in Time count Wednesday morning
The Point in Time homeless count will take place Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. The findings will be used to gain federal funding for homeless…
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Hotel project appeal may mean the end of the Press Room bar in Santa Barbara
An appeal on a hotel project has been led by supporters of the Press Room pub which will be displaced. The Santa Barbara City Council deals with the…
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Legislation unveiled to rename Santa Maria Post Office after former mayor Larry Lavagnino
Congressman Salud Carbajal unveiled federal legislation Monday morning to formally rename the United States Post Office in Santa Maria for former…
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Women’s rally, vigil and march held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People came prepared for rain at Saturday night’s Women’s March in Santa Barbara. “This may not be a perfect world after the…
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Rain or shine Women’s March organizers urge people to vote
VENTURA, Calif.-Rain day weather didn’t keep people away from the 8th Annual Women’s Rally and March in Ventura on Saturday Hundreds of people…
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High School seniors encouraged to enter Young Activist Essay Contest
VENTURA, Calif.-Volunteers collected banned books during the annual Women’s March on Saturday. People brought a variety of banned book to be donated…
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Legislators explain budget deficit solutions to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Local legislators meet with South Coast Chamber members to talk about state budget issues and federal funding aid.…
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South Coast business leaders meet with a state official about their challenges in 2024
An advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, Dee Dee Myers met with South Coast business leaders Thursday. They talked about challenges, and solutions gong…
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Central Coast residents speak about election year issues on and off the ballot
Voters speak out about their election year issues just over a month out from the Super Tuesday…
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Neighbors line up to learn more about proposed Neighborhood at State and Hope rental project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Hundreds of people lined up to learn more about a proposed 642 unit rental housing project that would take the space now…
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Local legislator selected to serve on national campaign committee ahead of 2024 election
State Senator Monique Limón was announced on Wednesday as one of three state legislators selected to serve on the Democratic Legislative Campaign…
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San Luis Obispo County looking for poll workers for upcoming Presidential Primary Election
The San Luis Obispo County Elections office is seeking poll workers to help assist with the upcoming Presidential Primary Election on March 5,…
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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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San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Office provides key voter information for March 5 Presidential Primary election
The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Office provided key voter information for the March 5 Presidential Primary…
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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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Parma Park gets restored trails and more native plants over its 200-acre spread in the foothills
New trails are being developed at Santa Barbara’s Parma Park. Some older trails are being refurbished or closed…
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Public meeting on redistricting in San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The public is invited to talk about the redistricting process in San Luis Obispo County. A special meeting has been…
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Parking lot cameras in Santa Barbara may have new uses and help police catch criminal suspects
Parking lot cameras in Santa Barbara may be approved for more uses than charging drivers for parking fees. The cameras may help police find…
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Dredging set up begins to protect Santa Barbara harbor entrance
The Santa Barbara Harbor is getting set for more dredging after the recent storms. The entrance was impacted by the recent storms, but this is also…
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