Immigration Enforcement Shakes Up Communities of Santa Barbara County
Videos of ICE agents in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Santa Maria spark a new wave of fear.
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Santa Barbara City Budget Stumbles Across Finish Line
The city council adopted the budget in a 4-3 vote, despite concerns over future projected deficits.
Santa Barbara County Adds $240,000 for Immigrant Legal Defense Center
The Board of Supervisors agreed to a last minute request by Supervisor Laura Capps to fund mental health support.
Santa Barbara Selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies $100k Asphalt Art Grant
The intersection of State and Carrillo streets will receive custom design and safety improvements.
Books and Boards: Santa Barbara Library Summer Kickoff at Lighthouse Skate Shop
The library launched its busy summer of teen activities with a community event on State Street.
Central Coast Leaders Speak Out on Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Representative Salud Carbajal blasted the operations of the past week, calling them “completely unjustified” and “deeply harmful.”
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.
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.
