Demolition Makes Room for New Sports Complex at Santa Barbara City College
The Santa Barbara City College sports complex project is underway. It will be a four story new building in two… Continue Reading
Local Politics
Buellton District 4 Releases Early Balloting for Empty City Council Seat
BUELLTON, Calif. – Buellton's fourth district released its early ballotting numbers for its empty District 4 city council seat Tuesday.
Out of… Continue Reading
Home Caregivers Advocate for Fair Wages at Santa Barbara County Board Meeting
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Workers with In-Home Supportive Services, or I.H.S.S., attended the Santa Barbara county board of supervisors’ meeting in Santa… Continue Reading
Trail Parking Closed During Heat Wave in Montecito
A Red Flag condition means a Montecito trail parking area is closed. High fire dangers and evacuation issues are a… Continue Reading
Solid Sunshine Heats Up Businesses After a Simmering Summer Season in Santa Barbara
Waterfront area businesses in Santa Barbara are getting a taste of the real summer weather this weekend. Until now the days since June have been… Continue Reading
Rep. Carbajal Joins Labor Leaders Speaking Out About Clean Energy Issues
The Granada garage solar panels are new in Santa Barbara but other projects may be on hold. Support is not as strong with the Trump administration… Continue Reading
Trash, Weeds, and Car-Dwellers – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara Express Locational Concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A popular boys and girls club location is fighting blight in an area where members must walk to get to the club.
The… Continue Reading
California Redistricting Proposals Draw Interest from Local Voters
VENTURA, Calif. – Residents had the chance to see the proposed congressional maps up close Wednesday night at the Foster Library in Ventura, where a… Continue Reading
County to debate support for state legislation directed at masked and unidentifiable federal agents
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors announced Thursday that Supervisors will consider declaring official… Continue Reading
City of Santa Barbara Appoints Anthony Valdez as First Deputy City Administrator
Below is a press release from the City of Santa Barbara regarding the appointment of Anthony Valdez as its first-ever Deputy City… Continue Reading
Locals Weigh in on Rising Cost of Vegetables
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 38% surge in the wholesale price of vegetables in July. This is the biggest… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Says Health Monitoring is Robust Despite Grand Jury Concerns
Immunization issues raised by the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury have been addressed by health leaders. This includes home schooled children and… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council Responds to Grand Jury E-Bike report
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council responded to a Santa Barbara County Grand Jury's 15 page report entitled "E-Bikes In Santa… Continue Reading
Loan approved for West Carrillo St. affordable housing development
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara City Council adopted the final reading of a $3.5 million loan agreement designated for affordable… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council approves funding for organizations serving immigrant community
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara City Council approved funding for organizations that serve the immigrant community.
In the wake of recent… Continue Reading
Transitional Kindergarten at Rural Schools in San Luis Obispo Don’t Qualify for State Funding
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Governor Newsom’s Universal TK—or, Transitional Kindergarten—program may not be having the universal reach he… Continue Reading
Ventura Unified Thanks Voters As Measure E Projects Transform School Facilities
Below is a press release from Ventura Unified School District regarding Facility Projects funded by Measure E
VENTURA, Calif. – Over this past… Continue Reading
‘Day of Action’ Protests Draw in Local Support
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Weekend protests drew critics of the Trump administration's actions in Santa Barbara.
Participants called Saturday a… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Community Services District unanimously approves 2025-2026 budget
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Isla Vista Community Services District unanimously approved its $1.95 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal… Continue Reading
MTD Bus fares going up Monday from Goleta to Carpinteria
The MTD is raising its fares Monday. The adult fare will be $2.50 up from… Continue Reading