Santa Barbara’s Black History in Brief
The “Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement” provides an extensive thumbnail sketch of Santa Barbara over the centuries.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Rubbing Our Nose in the Carpet
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Santa Barbara Law Enforcement: Two Ways to Handle a Riot
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Monique Limón Becomes First Latina President of California Senate
A progressive environmentalist in one of the most powerful positions in Sacramento.
Homeless Watch: Santa Barbara County Proposes Changing Definition of Success
Over the past four years, the number of new homeless people seeking services has kept going up at a greater rate than the number of homeless people successfully transitioned into housing.
What Happened to Search for Yang’s Replacement?
UC Santa Barbara’s search for a new chancellor is extended.
Music Academy Coming to Santa Barbara’s State Street
Forever 21 building sold for $10 million, and a major music initiative envisioned.
Santa Barbara Judge Puts Sable on Ice Until July 18
Legal pendulum swings against oil company.
Who Put the Vices in the Spices?
Vices & Spices, the first coffee shop in Santa Barbara, is still going strong after 50 years.
Groundbreaking Commences on New Medical Clinic for Santa Barbara’s Westside
The new clinic on Micheltorena Street will provide expanded medical, dental and mental health treatment all under one roof.
