California Coastal Commission Makes Waves in Santa Barbara
Historic hearing results in $18 million smackdown on Sable Offshore and green lights for hotel and housing projects from Montecito to UCSB.
Author: Christina McDermott
Realty Company HomeOptions Agree to Pay $403,000 for Predatory Scheme
Fifty-one California homeowners will receive full recompensation.
Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves Sueno Road Project in Isla Vista
The commissioners vote 3-2 to approve the trio of three-story apartment buildings, with concerns on parking and traffic impacts dominating the discussion.
UCSB’s Dr. Michelle Petty Wins Award for Work on Black Linguistic Justice
Petty, along with an interdisciplinary research team, won the prestigious Richard Braddock Award from College Composition and Communication, the flagship journal for college composition and writing.
Santa Barbara Court Orders Landlord to Follow the Law
James Knapp has two years to abide by ruling or face criminal prosecution.
Builder’s Remedy Project Sees Legal Action in Solvang
Residents filed a complaint against proposed 100-unit housing development, alleging its plans are incomplete.
Solvang Community Event Talks Homelessness, Housing Insecurity, and Resources
Panelists with experience in homelessness services discuss prevention, resources, and the connection between homelessness and housing insecurity.
‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Town Hall Brings Together Historic, Ecological, and Cultural Knowledge
Panelists spoke about recovery efforts, as well as what needs to be done to help recovery for the critically endangered fish.
Trio of Three-Story Apartment Buildings Proposed in Isla Vista
The 16-unit project, a partnership between Ed St. George and Isla Vista Church, heads to the South County Board of Architectural Review.
Ocean Meadows Housing Development Markets to Students
The 32 single-family homes, which make up the market-rate part of the project, will rent by the bed.
