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.
Author: Christina McDermott
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.
All Booked | Through Space and Time
Christina McDermott brings us a collection of sci-fi, including two graphic novels, that explore both time travel and the limits of the universe.
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.
City of Santa Barbara Rejects Application for Eight-Story Building Behind Mission for Fourth Time
The development team has threatened to sue the city after its application for the 270-unit housing project was deemed incomplete again.
Where’s the Bear? No New Reports of Black Bear Seen Near Isla Vista Last Week
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the last report of the bear was Friday morning.
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.
