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.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
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.
City of Santa Barbara Cracks Down on E-Bikes
The city code was updated to include e-bikes, with a “youth diversion program” for unsafe riders.
The New Reality for Santa Barbara’s Immigrant Community
While federal immigration enforcement has slowed down in recent weeks, fear and confusion continue to spread.
Santa Barbara City Public Works Director Cliff Maurer Resigns
Maurer navigated through challenging projects, including the library plaza renovation and State Street Master Plan.
