Santa Barbara City Council Supports New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
City Council unanimously approved the ordinances regulating STRs; the Coastal Commission will weigh in on the coastal portion.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.
“Condé Nast Traveler” releases the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards, with Santa Barbara ranked as the fifth best small city in the country.
Officials Speak Out After ICE Surge Hits Santa Maria
On October 5, Federal Immigration Enforcement arrested at least 17 people across northern Santa Barbara County, including at Allan Hancock College.
Santa Barbara City Council Adopts Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Milestone 4-3 Vote
The council’s four-vote majority came together to pass the ordinance following debate over affordable housing exemptions.
Santa Barbara to Rename Calle Cesar Chavez to Limuw Street to Honor Chumash
City Council voted 6-1 in support of renaming the street to Limuw Street, the original Chumash name for Santa Cruz Island.
Prepare, Don’t Panic: Santa Barbara Leaders Look at Potential El Niño Impacts
City Council heard an update on the potential winter storm surge as local agencies continue to coordinate response protocols.
A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk
‘Indy’ staffers Ryan Cruz and Maya Johnson discuss upcoming Santa Barbara election issues and candidates.
What to Know About the Santa Barbara Mayoral Race Ahead of Sept. 30 Forum
The mayoral candidates have been ramping up their campaign efforts with six weeks left until election day.
Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward
After a disagreement over affordable housing exemptions, the ordinance was advanced in separate 4-3 votes.
Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Election: Who Will Lead the Downtown District?
There’s a crowded field in the city’s central district, where housing and the future of State Street are big factors for voters.
