Santa Barbara Community Holds Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants
Residents shared testimonies of “living in fear” and called on elected officials for more protections.
Recent Stories
Los Tranquilos Bring California Cool and Vintage Vibes to MCASB
The Central Coast-based band blends nostalgia and Latino flavor during an intimate show at MCASB.
The Domino Effect of DOGE Dismantling USAID
Foreign aid organizations scramble as the federal government moves to completely shut down USAID.
Sharing Culture Through the Santa Barbara–Toba Sister Cities Program
Applications are now open for students to join the summer exchange program and visit Toba, Japan.
Putting the Finishing Touches on Linden Square in Carpinteria
The collection of Central Coast businesses in downtown Carpinteria is set to open in late April.
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.
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’
