Film Review | ‘No Address’
Inspired by true events, the film about homelessness has good intentions but skims over some struggles.
Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund
Articles in this category were underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. This fund supports the Santa Barbara Independent's coverage of social justice, housing, and environmental issues, all of which were important to Mickey Flacks - a fierce and tireless advocate for them during her lifetime. Mickey Flacks helped create the grassroots organization the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN), was part of the Citizen's Coalition, as well as serving on the boards of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, the ACLU, Citizens Planning Association, the Environmental Defense Center, the Jewish Secular Humanist Society, CAUSE, the Fund for Santa Barbara, and more.
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After Nearly a Decade, Dwight Murphy Field Renovations Break Ground
On Thursday, community members and government officials alike celebrated the start of major renovations to one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks.
Santa Barbara County Plans for Workforce Housing; Questions on Size, Scale Remain
The county’s two priority sites could add up to 160 units of workforce housing downtown.
‘A Man of Service’: Bernard Hicks, Santa Barbara Youth Mentor and Radio Voice, Dies at 73
The longtime Boys & Girls Club basketball coach and KCSB deejay passed away on May 16.
Santa Barbara County Seeks ‘Prohousing’ Designation from State
The designation would increase funding opportunities for local housing and infrastructure projects but could limit local control on development policies.
What Federal Cuts to SNAP Would Mean for Santa Barbara County
The changes to SNAP would also lower the age of dependents from under 18 years old to 6 and younger.
A Meeting at Joe’s, About “A Meeting in the Rain’
Author Nancy McCradie discusses ‘A Meeting in the Rain: Tales of Multigenerational Homelessness and the Struggle for Homeless Rights in America’.
Chumash Earth Day Celebrates, Educates, and Connects
More than 250 people and 32 vendors attended this year’s event.
Black Bear Seen Near UC Santa Barbara (Again)
Community members saw the bear wandering around the gardens near UCSB’s West Campus apartment complex and Isla Vista Elementary School on Thursday morning.
Rental Inspection Comes to Isla Vista
Board of Supervisors unanimously approves program.
