Santa Barbara City Battles over Vacation Rentals and Coastal Housing
Santa Barbara Landowner wins one case while City Hall wins another.
Author: Nick Welsh
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.
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.
