Local Politics Archives

City Manager of Santa Maria announces retirement

August 10, 2023 1:11 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Maria’s City Manager, Jason Stilwell, submitted his resignation to the City Council on Thursday. His final day in the position is scheduled for…

After thousands revive De la Guerra Plaza for Fiesta, Santa Barbara looks at new ideas and uses

August 9, 2023 12:00 pm John Palminteri

Designs for De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara are going through a rigorous review as part of a revitalization…

Community service opportunity on the County Library Advisory Committee

August 9, 2023 11:39 am Andrew Gillies

Want to make an impact in your local community? A vacancy is now open to be the Goleta representative to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory…

Old Spanish Days street vendors expected to increase significantly in the downtown and waterfront venues

August 1, 2023 11:42 am John Palminteri

Many of the permitted vendors in Santa Barbara will see competition for an array of street sellers with FIesta novelties this week. In the past most…

Old Spanish Days collaborates with local businesses to create a strong Fiesta economy

July 24, 2023 4:22 pm John Palminteri

Old Spanish Days leaders say they are hoping Fiesta will boost the economy. They encourage the public to support retail and restaurants in and…

Former Santa Barbara News-Press journalists react to bankruptcy of daily paper

July 25, 2023 12:30 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara News-Press has been losing readers since legal battles began between its staff and publisher. Several said it…

Millions of dollars come in to finish the freeway widening project in Montecito

July 24, 2023 10:55 am John Palminteri

More than $130-million in funding to ease traffic on Highway 101 has come in for the Montecito segment. The overall project adds a lane in each…

Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office partners with local neighborhood restorative justice program

July 20, 2023 4:47 pm Keith Carls

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is partnering with a local non-profit group on a new “neighborhood restorative justice”…

In person, Assemblymember Gregg Hart is meeting with the public throughout his district during sidewalk hours

July 19, 2023 10:55 am John Palminteri

Assemblymember Gregg Hart is holding outreach sidewalk hours all this week. Citizens can bring their concerns and get…

Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Improvement Project welcomes community input

July 18, 2023 5:40 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Airport is sharing its plans for a new terminal project. They unveiled the plans at an open house in the…

Measure A committee opens applications to Santa Barbara community

August 8, 2023 11:48 am Avery Elowitt

Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee is currently accepting applications for two individuals wanting to get involved in the community leadership…

Difficult hillside homeless camp location, full of waste, gets a cleanup from Earthcomb in Summerland

July 18, 2023 10:44 am John Palminteri

The Earthcomb clean up crew is picking up debris from a homeless camp near the ocean in Summerland. The current project is at Loon…

Pink Week puts spotlight on Planned Parenthood supporters

July 17, 2023 7:36 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Pink Week has just begun and small businesses and vendors are offering pink drinks and more to benefit Planned Parenthood…

Former Santa Barbara County flood control manager honored for his work to save lives and property in storms

July 10, 2023 11:46 am John Palminteri

Former Santa Barbara County Flood Control Director Jim Stubchaer has been honored with a special plaque along Mission Creek. He retired in 1989 and…

One week into new parking rates Santa Barbara drivers steering towards more options

July 7, 2023 5:45 pm John Palminteri

Drivers are looking at their street parking options in addition to the downtown parking lots, after a July 1 fee increase. They have also been told…

Wheelhouse Lounge becomes first cannabis lounge in Ventura County

July 3, 2023 11:31 pm Tracy Lehr

PORT HUENEME, Calif.-Cannabis lounges are on the rise along the coast and Wheelhouse Lounge, the first lounge in Ventura County, is about to host its…