Q&A: Rent Stabilization with Santa Barbara City Councilmember Wendy Santamaria
Councilmember Santamaria speaks about the city’s proposed rent stabilization program, and protecting tenants through policy.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
What to Know About Santa Barbara’s Proposed Rent Stabilization Program
What’s included, who’s covered, and what’s still up for debate ahead of city council’s July 28 hearing.
Fundraiser and Mini-Market to Raise Funds for Santa Barbara School Supply Drive
Donations and purchases from the July 19 event will support the seventh annual S.B. School Supply Drive on August 1.
Having a Ball: Santa Barbara Celebrates the World Cup
Soccer fans showed up to bars, restaurants, and public places in droves to cheer on their teams in the world’s biggest sporting event.
Former School Board President Gabe Escobedo to Run for Santa Barbara City Council
Escobedo has already earned the endorsements from outgoing District 6 Councilmember Meagan Harmon and the S.B. County Democratic Party.
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.
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?
