One of Santa Barbara’s Once Homeless Pays It Forward
Tracy Hobson lends a helping hand to the Public Defender’s homeless drive, which is collecting sleeping bags, socks, jackets, and more at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse through December 11.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Sexual Predators In the Vatican and the White House
Can anything keep these guys on the straight and narrow?
Santa Barbara’s Monique Limón Officially Becomes First Latina Madame Prez of California’s State Senate
On her second day after taking her oath of office, President Pro Tem Limón discussed her farmworker roots and recent ICE raids at a press conference in Ventura.
City of Santa Barbara Putting the Brakes on E-Bikes
In the past three months, police have issued 172 administrative citations to errant riders for violating street safety rules.
Massive Changes in Store for Homeless Care
Trump cuts permanent housing funding; the City of Santa Barbara hires an interim operator for PATH shelter.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Hit Pause on Transferring Undocumented Immigrants off Public Health Rolls
Public Health Director Dr. Mouhanad Hammami says his department faces a multimillion-dollar deficit next year.
Rapid Response Hotline Reports More than 1,000 Immigration Arrests on Central Coast
More than 300 in Santa Barbara County were arrested by federal law enforcement since January 14, 2025.
Election Joy Hits Reality Check
How low can feds go over food stamps?
Sable Shows Exxon the Money
The Texas oil company raises $225 million to stay afloat another year as it looks to restart offshore oil production in Santa Barbara County.
Carpinteria Threatened by an 18-Story Housing Project
Developer is using Builders’ Remedy loophole to avoid city rules.
