City of Solvang to Break Up 40-Year Partnership with Sheriff’s Office?
The city council has voted to start negotiations with the Lompoc Police Department for law enforcement services.
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Santa Barbara County Nonprofits, Charities Working to Help Feed People Impacted by CalFresh Changes
About 5,400 people in the county face losing their food benefits due to the Trump administration’s new requirements.
Thousands of Santa Barbara Residents Set to Lose Food Assistance
The Trump administration’s new SNAP eligibility requirements go into effect on June 1, when approximately one in eight CalFresh recipients statewide may lose their assistance.
Ashlee Buzzard Murder Case Moving to Santa Maria Courthouse
The woman accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, appeared in Lompoc court for another preliminary hearing setting on Wednesday.
No, It’s Not a Rental: Santa Barbara Broker Talks Tenancy in Common
There’s a new, more affordable path to home ownership — for those willing to share.
Making County Permitting Process Faster and Cheaper
Changes will affect some single-family homes and commercial businesses.
Santa Barbara County Judges Rule on Warrant, Evidence in Ashlee Buzzard Murder Trial
The Vandenberg Village mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on May 27.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Pass Locals-First Marketing Requirements for New Housing
The ordinance requires developers building new housing to create and conduct a 12-week marketing program targeting locals before opening up marketing to the wider public.
Solar Microgrid Project in Isla Vista Gets $15 Million in Funding
The grid would support critical community services as well as 170 residential and commercial customers.
Large Housing Project on Horizon for Little Los Alamos
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approves 67 new homes in the tiny town.
