Santa Barbara City Budget Falls into Place Without Major Cuts
City Council moves forward on its two-year budget with an additional $2 million per year for affordable housing.
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Community Rallies to ‘Keep ICE Out’ of Central Coast
Hundreds gathered at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to support protections for immigrants.
Central Coast Feels Impacts from Recent Wave of Immigration Enforcement
ICE operations continue while the federal government ramps up its deportation efforts.
Santa Barbara Leaders Wrestle with Budget Realities During Planning Session
The City Council is setting its priorities for the future while preparing for upcoming budget talks.
It Takes a Village: Keeping Santa Barbara Youth Away from Gang Life
South Coast organizations and leaders combine forces to understand gangs and offer better options for youth.
Sunset Vigil Honors the Lives of Three Goleta Students Killed in Crash
More than a thousand people packed into the Dos Pueblos High School campus for a community memorial on May 22.
Linden Square Opens: A New Era in Downtown Carpinteria
Hundreds gathered for the May 22 Grand Opening of the long-awaited outdoor hub in Carpinteria.
The Push for $5 Million in Santa Barbara’s Local Housing Trust Fund
Housing advocates are urging the city to find a way to increase contributions toward the affordable housing fund.
Three Goleta Students Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident Near Lompoc
Dos Pueblos High School confirms three teenage students were among the victims in the fatal May 18 collision on Highway 1.
Santa Barbara’s Dwight Murphy Park to Begin Two-Year Renovation
The large-scale renovation with new multi-sport field and all-abilities playground to continue through spring 2027.
