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.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Poodle Wins Vaccine Lottery in Santa Maria
Great team at CVS, but too much indoor dining and little safety enforcement.
Santa Barbara Council Makes Big Moves to Plan State Street’s Future
A New 17-member advisory committee with members from the public.
Santa Barbara’s Safe Parking Program to Expand as More Lose Housing amid Pandemic
A coach who has called his car home for the last 10 years is one of more than 600 people countywide living in their vehicles.
Randy Rowse Throws Hat in Mayoral Ring
Santa Barbara city businessman and 10-year council veteran makes fourth candidate in the race.
Montecito Gets Its Close-Up in Prince Harry and Meghan Interview
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed royal-family racism and more with Oprah Winfrey.
A Walk Through Santa Barbara’s Tent Cities
Effective plans exist to bring people without housing off the streets, but stakeholders need to help.
Seeing Green over Santa Barbara Bike Lanes
Cyclists get a green light on State Street Promenade, but the Sola Street bikeway faces an uphill climb.
Battle Breaks Out over Redrawing Santa Barbara County’s Political Map
An attorney for COLAB, the conservative watchdog group, has accused the attorney hired to represent the redistricting committee of having a conflict of interest.
Barney Melekian Sworn In as Interim Police Chief
The new chief brings 46 years of experience to the role.
