Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks Retiring
After 10 years at the helm and another 21 working for the city’s Housing Authority, Fredericks has announced he’s stepping down at the end of 2027.
Author: Christina McDermott
Isla Vista’s Friendship Manor Moving to Santa Barbara’s Eastside
The senior living community is relocating to the current site of Capitol Hardware on Milpas Street.
Santa Barbara to Host Inaugural California Ocean Summit
The three-day summit in December aims to bring different groups together to discuss and make plans for ocean stewardship initiatives.
Lompoc Farm Forgiven for Failing to Pay Taxes on Farmstays
Santa Barbara supervisors vote 3-2 to erase the nearly $66,000 in transient occupancy taxes and penalties owed by Dare 2 Dream Farm.
Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara
The earthlings were delighted by moonlit heartthrobs and sexy aliens.
Fundraiser Underway for Full Renovation of Children’s Park in Isla Vista
New playgrounds and a barbecue and picnic area are funded, but $1 million is still needed for other park features on the chopping block.
At Goleta’s University Mobile Home Park, Renters Are Out and One Resident’s Sale Canceled
The park’s new ownership sends termination notices to some renting residents at the contested seniors-only park, giving them 60 days to move out.
Construction Underway on UC Santa Barbara’s Massive New Dorms
San Benito rises up as Santa Rosa comes down to make way for the East Campus Housing Project. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the projects and how they will impact the undergraduate student population.
Meta Censors Accounts of Santa Barbara Drag Queens, ICE Observers
BARBARA’s Instagram account was deactivated and SBResiste’s ability to live stream was revoked following unspecified violations of the company’s community guidelines, the groups say.
UC Santa Barbara to House Faculty, Staff on Haley Street
UCSB says it has signed a master lease for Alena on Haley, the newly constructed 36-unit apartment building at 219 East Haley Street.
