The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center
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Santa Barbara Sheriff Under Fire over ICE Arrests at County Jails
Sheriff Bill Brown faces scrutiny over cooperation with ICE during the annual TRUTH Act forum.
Santa Barbara City Budget Back on Track for June 30 Adoption
Councilmembers ironed out the final details of a “precariously balanced” budget during a special hearing on June 23.
Santa Barbara City Council Wrestles with Budget Challenges
The City Council called for a special emergency hearing on June 23 to allow for final budget deliberations.
Paseo Nuevo Rehaul Earns Blessing of Santa Barbara City Council
Yardi Systems will move its corporate headquarters downtown, while the former Nordstrom building will be converted to 80-plus residential units.
Santa Barbara City Council Works Out Details of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
The city opened up a 30-day public review period, with plans to finalize the ordinance by July 28.
New Paseo Nuevo Plan a Slam Dunk at Santa Barbara City Council
The City Council unanimously supported the newest plan for the long-vacant Macy’s and Nordstrom buildings in the heart of downtown.
More Than 2,050 Immigration-Related Arrests on Central Coast Since January 2025
Immigrant rights organizations reported a shift in enforcement tactics and a surge of arrests in the tri-county area over the past six months.
State Attorney General Wins Settlement in ‘Predatory’ Realty Scheme
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office joined in the legal battle against the Florida-based real estate company MV Realty.
Pitchers’ Paradise: How UC Santa Barbara Became a College Baseball Powerhouse
Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.
