East Beach Ranks in California’s Top 10 for Fecal Pollution
Heal the Bay’s 31st annual survey put the popular Santa Barbara beach on its “Summer Bummer” list for first time.
Author: Nick Welsh
Big Isla Vista Landlords Taken Down for Filing False Defamation Suit
Student tenant awarded legal fees for landlords retaliatory action.
On 15th Anniversary of ‘News-Press’ Meltdown, Parent Company Charged with Contempt
The National Labor Relations Board has accused Ampersand Publishing of failing to bargain in good faith with the union representing editorial employees.
Outreach Workers Invite Unhoused Guests to Upper State Motel
As of Tuesday, 16 residents of Santa Barbara’s fire-prone encampments had signed up to relocate to the Rose Garden Inn.
Upper State Street Motel May Rent All Rooms to Homeless
After Loma Fire scare, City Council considering drastic action to clear out encampments.
California Law Caps Santa Barbara Rent Increases at 9 Percent
Based on the most recent consumer price indexes, the maximum amount state law allows Santa Barbara landlords to raise rents
Santa Barbara City Council Okays De la Vina Development
Parking Lot to house four-story building with 21 apartments.
How Many Santa Barbara Jail Inmates Picked Up by ICE?
Sheriff Brown reported to county supervisors, but advocates questioned his numbers.
Poodle Revisits Santa Barbara’s Future: Past Is Prologue
The Battle of State Street ain’t no walk in the parklet.
Water War Breaks Out as Drought Descends
Central Coast Water Authority has sued the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors over its State Water vote this April.
