The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s “What’s Happening Downtown” Update
Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to explore an exciting lineup
Year: 2026
City of Santa Barbara Sets Aside Funds for Rent Stabilization Lawsuit
City Council voted 4-3 to appropriate $400,000 to defend lawsuit filed by landlords.
Depleted Reserves Cast Shadow over Santa Barbara City Budget Talks
The city works to mitigate the expected deficit and craft a balanced budget despite concerns about reserves.
Opposition Heard About New Protected Marine Area Near Carpinteria
Central Coast residents speak out on MPAs.
Native Artistic Instincts
Native American artist Mitchell Robles shows indigenous-themed art amid the vines of Roblar Winery, in the New Indah Gallery.
Opera Review | Preacher Feature
Opera Santa Barbara’s impressive production of the operatic adaptation of “Elmer Gantry” invites true believers
Invitan a la comunidad a celebrar la apertura de la instalación de arte público Bloomberg en Santa Bárbara
SANTA BÁRBARA, CA – 12 de mayo de 2026 La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara, en colaboración con la Oficina de
Community Invited to Celebrate Opening of Bloomberg Public Art Installation in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CA – May 12, 2026 The City of Santa Barbara, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office
Making County Permitting Process Faster and Cheaper
Changes will affect some single-family homes and commercial businesses.
Modoc Multi-Use Path Connects Isla Vista to Arroyo Burro Beach
The community gathered on Friday to celebrate the opening of the new path.
