One Small Step to Liven Up Downtown
Santa Barbara businesses will no longer be charged for putting tables and chairs on city sidewalks.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Planning Commission Greenlights Another Cannabis Operation
Santa Barbara Planning Commission approves another cannabis greenhouse, but critics plan to appeal.
Santa Barbara Dog Owner Gets 20 Days in Jail
John Paullin pleaded guilty after ignoring an order to muzzle his Rottweiler in public, resulting in two attacks on other dogs.
Cannabis Farm Passes a Smell Test
Planning Commission denies appeal, “dream team” of sniffers to be employed to fulfill new odor-control inspections.
Santa Barbara County in an Uproar over Cannabis Odors
From Carpinteria to Santa Ynez Valley, lawsuits, public hearings, and civic protests complain about the skunk-like smell emitting from cannabis greenhouse and open fields.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Debate the Green New Deal
Supervisor Peter Adam complains he was compared to Nazis for doubting climate change.
Santa Barbara Council Kills Affordable Rental Program with Kindness
Councilmember Jason Dominguez gives the kiss of death to an affordable rental housing program.
County Keeps Mental-Health Facilities from Going Dark
The two residential treatment centers provide care to 352 patients with serious mental
illnesses.
Homeless Program Finds Shelter for City’s Most Needy
The $2.2 million, multiagency effort brings together police, Cottage, and outreach workers.
Santa Barbara Supes Pay $4 Million for Randall Road Home
Santa Barbara supes pay $4 million for a Randall Road home in the first step to acquiring eight acres for the biggest debris basin in Montecito.
