Buellton Sued over New Law Prohibiting Long-Term Stays at Motels on Avenue of Flags
The owner of the Farmhouse Motel has sued the city, alleging the ordinance illegally removes the motel’s affordable units and targets the Farmhouse specifically.
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Community Members Talk Garden Use and Trail Access for Project Near San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara County’s Trails Advisory Committee discusses botanic garden near luxury hotel in Montecito.
Santa Barbara Nonprofit Holds All-Hands Meeting on Homelessness
Topics included the rise in vehicular homelessness, the impact of federal cuts to social services, and new resources to help prevent homelessness.
Federal Judge Dismisses Mission LLC’s Lawsuit Against State, City of Santa Barbara
Judge Hernán D. Vera says the unripe lawsuit, which involves the proposed eight-story housing project behind the Santa Barbara Mission, raises “serious constitutional questions” and is allowing the developers to modify their complaint.
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.
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.
Parading with Pride Around Santa Barbara County
Celebrations, drag history, and long-lost bars.
Celebrating the Queens and Kings of Santa Barbara
Celebrating the Queens and Kings of Santa Barbara From Wildcat to Eos to Trivia Nights, Here’s the Tea on the
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.
