How Will Government Shutdown Impact Santa Barbara County?
The U.S. government has shut down after Senators voted against both Republican and Democrat stopgap funding bills. Here’s what will, and will not, be affected.
Author: Christina McDermott
Healthcare Cuts at the Center of Government Shutdown Debate
Update: Stalemate in Congress over federal budget leads to first government shutdown since 2019.
More Affordable Housing On Track for Santa Barbara’s Westside
The City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Authority plans to replace and add affordable units to Monteria Village.
Santa Barbara Swim Club’s Narwhalathon Raises More Than $8,000
The annual fundraiser was held Saturday at Los Baños Del Mar Pool, where swimmers ages 6-18 completed laps for an hour straight to raise money for their team.
Santa Barbara Architects Talk Housing
Last week’s American Institute of Architects S.B. Chapter meeting included talk on how to fund affordable units and where to put them.
Big Build Behind Santa Barbara Mission Slated for Environmental Review
The eight-story building proposed behind the mission would be “de-exempt” from CEQA under State Senator Monique Limón’s just-passed amendments to state law.
Supervisors Back Grand Jury Findings on South Coast Housing
Santa Barbara County staff said recommendations were already practiced, others don’t fit county’s internal structure.
Proposed Changes to State Housing Law Target Big Build Behind Santa Barbara Mission
The changes would require the eight-story apartment project to undergo environmental review.
Housing Project in Isla Vista Heads to Fifth Hearing
Board of Supervisors say they don’t support the Sueno Road project as-is.
Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves 72 Bedrooms in Isla Vista
The three-story, 24-unit apartment complex, developed by Ed St. George, passes unanimously, despite parking concerns.
