Homeless Camp Raids Have Unintended Consequences in Santa Barbara
More people are living on city streets.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Sola Street Bike Lane Unanimously Approved Despite Protest
Santa Barbara’s Historic Landmarks Commission calls project just plain goofy.
Old Town Goleta’s Mercury Lounge Closing Down
The owners of the 26-year-old club announced they are pulling the plug on March 31 due to COVID-related financial pressures.
Santa Barbara City Council Votes Funds to Address Homelessness
Block grants worth $1.7 million are going to many organizations.
‘Los Angeles’ Magazine Issues Retraction for Cannabis Corruption Article
Santa Barbara officials vow to continue their “due diligence” of investigating its allegations.
Santa Barbara City Battles over Vacation Rentals and Coastal Housing
Santa Barbara Landowner wins one case while City Hall wins another.
Santa Barbara’s New Shopping Cart Ordinance Puts Onus on Business Owners
Businesses will now be required to secure their carts and implement abandonment-prevention plans.
Lots of Innuendo but Little Substance in ‘Los Angeles’ Magazine Article
The story is a great read. Unfortunately, it’s also false.
Outreach Effort Launched for Ortega Park Murals
Santa Barbara City Council approves $23,000 to gauge Eastside residents’ interest in preserving the artwork.
Homeless Sweeps Target Pershing Park and Dwight Murphy Field Camps
City officials serve eviction notices as homeless rights advocates question the legality of the move.
