Santa Barbara City Budget Comes Together
City council officially adopted the 2027 budget and set a plan to replenish the city’s emergency reserve fund.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara’s State Street to Stay Car-Free
City Council votes 5-2 in favor of extending the current pedestrian-centered configuration.
City of Santa Barbara Officially Passes Paseo Nuevo Development Agreement
Yardi Systems will bring its corporate headquarters downtown in an effort to revitalize the struggling mall.
Santa Barbara City Council to Vote on Reopening State Street to Cars
The council will decide whether to extend the current car-free setup or return State Street to its pre-COVID configuration at a cost of $700,000.
The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center
Has a student-led movement saved the popular cultural hub?
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.
