Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Reopens
Following a $12 million remodel, the new-and-improved shelter will now offer 88 beds for men and 34 beds for women.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
County Supervisors Wrestle with Homelessness
Big problems beget big plans for Santa Barbara’s homeless population.
Santa Barbara County Gets $6 Million Diversion Grant
County gets $6 million diversion grant for the co-response team, a new sober center, and more chill-out beds.
Carpinteria City Council Throws Down Over Cannabis
County Supervisor Das Williams defends reputation at marathon vent fest.
One Small Step to Liven Up Downtown
Santa Barbara businesses will no longer be charged for putting tables and chairs on city sidewalks.
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.
