Santa Barbara County Declares May Bike to Work Month
Tens of thousands of county residents ride their bikes “because it’s joyous” and fits their transportation needs, supervisors told on Tuesday.
Nick Welsh
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Carbajal Says Israel Risks Future Military Aid
Santa Barbara congressmember joins with 85 other members of Congress to urge President Biden to put Prime Minister Netanyahu on notice.
Holy Hell, Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
Dragging God into the Middle East.
Santa Barbara City Police Declared Exemplary
The numbers of use-of-force incidents and citizen complaints are down.
State Grants $8.3 Million to Move People from Vehicles to Housing in Santa Barbara
The first step is to get 300 vehicularly homeless people onto one of the 27 parking lots operated by New Beginning’s Safe Parking Program.
State Declares Southern California Steelhead an Endangered Species
Added layer of protection for the trout comes nearly 30 years after federal designation.
State Grant to Help Get Low-Income Riders on E-Bikes in Santa Barbara
BCycle and City Hall get $1.5 million grant to add 50 e-bikes and 100 bike docks in downtown-adjacent neighborhoods and provide vouchers.
Number of Affordable Units Required in Dispute for La Cumbre Housing Proposal
Planning commission iced from oversight: Not happy.
Much Progress Made on Homelessness, but Problem Still Getting Worse
Deciphering mixed messages on homelessness in Santa Barbara County.
Grand Jury Gently Blisters Medical Care Oversight at Santa Barbara County Jail
Report calls into question quality of inmate health care due to understaffing and lack of administrative supervision.
