More Than 2,050 Immigration-Related Arrests on Central Coast Since January 2025
Immigrant rights organizations reported a shift in enforcement tactics and a surge of arrests in the tri-county area over the past six months.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
State Attorney General Wins Settlement in ‘Predatory’ Realty Scheme
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office joined in the legal battle against the Florida-based real estate company MV Realty.
Pitchers’ Paradise: How UC Santa Barbara Became a College Baseball Powerhouse
Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara City Council Checks Progress of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Councilmembers weighed in as the city moves forward with plans for a finalized draft in June.
Yardi Systems, City of Santa Barbara Negotiate Deal for Vacant Macy’s Building in Paseo Nuevo Mall
The move could bring hundreds of employees downtown, and is being considered alongside a housing proposal for the former Nordstrom building.
Central Coast Immigrant Rights Orgs Respond to Federal Raids
The Department of Homeland Security conducted search warrants at the homes and businesses of VC Defensa volunteers on May 3.
Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre Welcomes Mexican Stars for Concert Supporting Immigrants
A portion of the proceeds from the Freedom Music Fest on May 17 will help support immigrant families through 805 UndocuFund’s Emergency Assistance Fund.
City of Santa Barbara Sets Aside Funds for Rent Stabilization Lawsuit
City Council voted 4-3 to appropriate $400,000 to defend lawsuit filed by landlords.
Depleted Reserves Cast Shadow over Santa Barbara City Budget Talks
The city works to mitigate the expected deficit and craft a balanced budget despite concerns about reserves.
‘Swing for a Million’ Fundraiser Unlocks $1 Million Toward Softball Upgrades at Santa Barbara’s Elings Park
The community reached the $200,000 goal necessary to release a million-dollar pledge for renovations.
