The Poodle Wants a Tent City, Now
Santa Barbara Council considers moving homeless encampments to safer areas.
Author: Nick Welsh
Carbajal, Feds Reach Deal on Morro Bay Offshore Wind Project
Rep. Salud Carbajal said the project could help offset job losses posed by Diablo Canyon’s imminent closure.
Healing Justice Asks for Half-a-Million for Cultural Center
Santa Barbara City Council will consider the funding on June 9 during budget talks.
Tent Cities as Hedge Against Future Fires?
In the wake of the now fully contained Loma Fire, the Santa Barbara City Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday night on relocating homeless people living in high-fire-risk areas.
Hal Conklin, Former Santa Barbara Mayor and Civic Visionary, Dead at 75
Conklin died of brain cancer complications at Serenity House on Friday.
Arrest Made in Fire on TV Hill
Loma Fire on Thursday night is believed to be arson, contained at seven acres.
Weed and Wine Come Together in Santa Ynez Valley
Sunstone Winery will grow commercial cannabis alongside grapes for the first time ever in Santa Barbara County.
Artists Clash over Fate of Ortega Park Murals
A debate over how many murals to preserve is currently deadlocked as the deadline for an $8.5M grant to renovate the park draws nearer.
Is Santa Barbara Ready to Help Those Suffering Mental Illness?
Advocates push county to follow a Texas model for success.
Santa Barbara County Fire Marshal Faces a Tough Summer
Homeless encampments have grown in numbers and dangers.
