Hotelier Patrick Nesbitt Denied Helicopter Use on His Montecito Estate
Supervisors voted 3-2 against granting Patrick Nesbitt a permit to fly his helicopter to and from his Montecito estate.
Author: Delaney Smith
Santa Barbara County Sees Soaring COVID-19 Cases
Public behavior must change, health director says.
Crime Spikes in Santa Barbara over Fourth of July Weekend
SBPD responded to 475 calls for service July 4-5.
Virus Spiking: All County Beaches Closed. Officials Warn Against Backyard Gatherings
Fourth of July Dangers: Tourists and Locals told to keep off beaches, wear masks, only gather and eat with household members.
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Controversial Development
Milpas building will now include affordable housing and a new look.
Grand Jury Blasts Santa Barbara Supervisors on Cannabis Ordinance
Report criticizes their objectives, ethics, and dismissal of public complaints.
Carpinteria Joins Goleta and Santa Barbara in Chamber of Commerce Merger
The new chamber will begin its unified approach to tackling the region’s economic devastation on July 1.
Grand Jury Slams Santa Barbara on Homelessness and Housing
“The City Council needs a change in vision,” states housing report.
Santa Barbara City College’s BLM Resolution Passes, with Opposition
Two trustees cite semantic concerns over the phrase “Black Lives Matter” in Thursday vote against anti-racism resolution.
Despite High COVID Hospitalization Rate, Personal Care Businesses to Reopen
An additional Santa Barbara County resident has died from COVID-19.