Santa Barbara Community Grants Approved, Though Future of Funds Uncertain
The city council approved 46 grant requests and will work on a plan for a potential shortfall of federal funding.
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Annual Report Shows Police Complaints Down in City of Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Police Department received 16 complaints, with three sustained, out of more than 53,700 calls in 2024.
A 90-Unit Development on Milpas Street Heads to Santa Barbara Planning Commission
The city will review the project proposed at the former La Sumida Nursery location on the Eastside’s main strip.
Backyard Boogie: Celebrating Culture with a Cause in Santa Barbara
Second annual Backyard Boogie will bring a night of lowriders, music, and vendors to support the Latino community at Community Arts Workshop on March 22.
Santa Barbara One Step Closer to Approving Stricter Eviction Ordinance
City council is now 4-3 in favor of tenant protections meant to prevent ‘renovictions’
Santa Barbara’s Plan for Nearly 300 Capital Projects Could Cost $2 Billion
The city is updating its five-year plan for major projects, from the new police station to planned park renovations.
Santa Barbara’s Tri-County Produce to Close Doors in April as Owner John Dixon Retires
Dixon announced his retirement suddenly on Friday, March 7; plans for the redevelopment of the property are expected to continue.
Dos Pueblos Student Journalists Take Spotlight on National Stage
DPNews earned top honors as one of the best high school news networks in the nation.
Santa Barbara Bringing Back Tenant Protections Against ‘Renovictions’
City council will reconsider changes to tighten the city’s eviction ordinance at its March 11 meeting.
How Santa Barbara Is Protecting Residents Facing Fears of Deportation
Community leaders address concerns over immigration enforcement at a packed forum on Thursday.
