Santa Barbara City Council, Police Deal with Fallout of ICE Enforcement
City works to reaffirm its commitment to immigrants, while community members share frustrations with the lack of response.
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Setting the Stage for Santa Barbara’s State Street Master Plan
The city council will weigh in on the new modular design in April as the city approaches the next stage of the review process.
Santa Barbara’s Short-Term Rental Program Inches Forward Despite Concerns
The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to advance the ordinance to the Ordinance Committee with a long list of suggestions.
Santa Barbara’s Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Sparks Confusion
Tenants battle uncertainty over rent hikes after temporary pause on rent increases went into effect on February 26.
We Keep Us Safe: The People Fighting to Keep ICE Out of Santa Barbara
How Rapid Response Network volunteers work to protect their neighbors and stand up for immigrants.
Santa Barbara Rental Property Association to Legally Challenge Rent Freeze
The property owners group contends that the city moratorium on rent increases is illegal.
Santa Barbara City Council Considers Tax Measures for November Ballot
With an upcoming budget deficit, the city is looking to increase revenues with potential taxes on tourism or property sales.
No Peace: A Community Hardcore Show to Benefit Immigrants
Desmadre Media is hosting a February 28 fundraiser featuring music, printmaking, tattoos, and tacos.
Santa Barbara Finance Committee Considers Increase on Cannabis Tax
The committee raised concerns over the impact of the tax before sending it forward for full City Council discussion.
Pulitzer Prize–Winning Journalist Caitlin Dickerson Joins UCSB Arts & Lectures
Investigative journalist Caitlin Dickerson will speak about reporting on the impacts of immigration policies at UC Santa Barbara on March 5.
