Santa Barbara Eastside Residents, Shop Owners Upset over Quick-Fix Sidewalk Repairs on Milpas
While an $8 million renovation is planned for 2027, neighborhood advocates are not happy with the temporary fixes.
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Debate over Santa Barbara’s De la Guerra Plaza Goes Back 100 Years
New revitalization plans featuring hardscape in place of grass move forward despite concerns.
Water Main Breaks Wednesday Afternoon on Santa Barbara’s San Rafael Avenue
The city’s Public Works director says crews should have the main repaired and affected Mesa residents’ water services restored by midnight.
Santa Barbara Approves $11M Face-Lift for State Street Undercrossing
The project includes wider walkways, protected bike lanes, and colorful design by architect Jeff Shelton.
Santa Barbara’s Highway 101 Widening Project Avoids ‘Nightmare Scenario’
Millions in state funding have arrived to complete carpool lanes in Montecito and improve the highway, avoiding costly delays.
Who’s Taking Out the Trash in Santa Barbara’s North County?
The County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement with MarBorg for waste collection in zones 4 and 5, replacing a previous contract with Waste Management.
Grand Unveiling of State Street’s Future Gets Off to Bumpy Start
A meeting about the proposed major redesign of downtown Santa Barbara’s main drag got sidetracked by concerns over cyclists on the pedestrian promenade.
City of Santa Barbara to Apply for $4.5 Million Grant Toward Ortega Park Overhaul
The community continues to voice concerns over the proposed design while the city looks to fund the $15 million project.
MarBorg Gets Sweet New Deal for Trash Hauling in Santa Barbara
The City Council approved the 15-year waste removal contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Santa Barbara Plans $1.58 Billion Worth of Projects over Next Five Years
The city’s Capital Improvement Program includes $775 million un funded projects and $800 million in unfunded projects.