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.
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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.
New Paseo Nuevo Plan a Slam Dunk at Santa Barbara City Council
The City Council unanimously supported the newest plan for the long-vacant Macy’s and Nordstrom buildings in the heart of downtown.
More Than 2,050 Immigration-Related Arrests on Central Coast Since January 2025
Immigrant rights organizations reported a shift in enforcement tactics and a surge of arrests in the tri-county area over the past six months.
State Attorney General Wins Settlement in ‘Predatory’ Realty Scheme
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office joined in the legal battle against the Florida-based real estate company MV Realty.
Pitchers’ Paradise: How UC Santa Barbara Became a College Baseball Powerhouse
Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara City Council Checks Progress of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Councilmembers weighed in as the city moves forward with plans for a finalized draft in June.
Yardi Systems, City of Santa Barbara Negotiate Deal for Vacant Macy’s Building in Paseo Nuevo Mall
The move could bring hundreds of employees downtown, and is being considered alongside a housing proposal for the former Nordstrom building.
Central Coast Immigrant Rights Orgs Respond to Federal Raids
The Department of Homeland Security conducted search warrants at the homes and businesses of VC Defensa volunteers on May 3.
Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre Welcomes Mexican Stars for Concert Supporting Immigrants
A portion of the proceeds from the Freedom Music Fest on May 17 will help support immigrant families through 805 UndocuFund’s Emergency Assistance Fund.
