Santa Barbara’s State Street Master Plan Begins to Take Form
The city presents its latest vision for a “people-first” future of downtown.
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Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement District Moves Forward
The majority of owners agree to pay an annual assessment to help fund $2 million in community benefits.
Five Arrested as UC Santa Barbara’s ‘Liberated Zone’ Is Cleared Overnight
The pro-Palestinian encampment on UCSB’s campus swept by law enforcement after 54 days.
Time for a Change for Santa Barbara’s Short-Term Rental Policy?
City leadership reckons with the impacts of a growing number of illegally operating vacation rentals.
Santa Barbara City Budget Adopted with $7.4 Million Deficit
Downtown Parking and Waterfront fee increases discussed in final budget hearing.
Santa Barbara City Council Sends Sales-Tax Measure to Voters
City council unanimously approves a proposal to put a half-cent tax measure on the November ballot.
The Next Chapter: Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara Sold After 50 Years
The longstanding independent bookstore will continue its legacy with a pair of new owners who met between the shelves.
UCSB Blends Human and Machine with Media Arts End-of-Year Show
Media Arts and Technology grad program celebrated 25-year anniversary by blurring the lines between art and science.
UC Santa Barbara Returns Commencements to Original Location After Public Pushback
The university announced that ceremonies will be held on the Commencement Green and will allow 12 guests per student.
Can a Sales-Tax Measure Solve Santa Barbara’s Budget Woes?
The city is pursuing a ballot measure to allow voters to decide on a half-cent sales tax that could net $15 million annually.
