Santa Barbara Council Kills Affordable Rental Program with Kindness
Councilmember Jason Dominguez gives the kiss of death to an affordable rental housing program.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
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.
Santa Barbara’s Potent Poop to Raise Rates
The city will be charging residents and companies more to treat high-strength fecal waste.
Tajiguas ReSource Center Breaks Ground
New facility promises to divert 60 percent more material from the county landfill.
Spanish-Speaking City Employees Get a Raise
Santa Barbara City Council has set aside $10,000 for crucial public-information workers.
City Hall and Channelkeeper Reach Sewage Settlement
The settlement limits the number of allowable spills and requires city hall to clean, repair, or replace sewage pipe annually.
Santa Barbara’s Ambulance Contract May Be Up for Grabs
Santa Barbara County’s fire chief might want the ambulance contract for his department.
Mental Health Awareness Movie ‘55 Steps’ Shown in Sunken Gardens
Assessing progress in Santa Barbara county’s Behavioral Wellness programs during Mental Health Awareness Month.
