The Domino Effect of DOGE Dismantling USAID
Foreign aid organizations scramble as the federal government moves to completely shut down USAID.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
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’
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.
