Keeping Christmas Spirit Alive, the Old-Fashioned Way
Members Only Barber Shop continues the tradition of big and bright holiday storefront displays for its 30th year.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Volleyball Club to Build New Indoor Facility
A dedicated youth sports facility and indoor gym is slated to be built on Hollister Avenue in 2027.
Laying the Path to Rent Stabilization in Santa Barbara
City council outlined a plan for a citywide rent cap, including a potential rent increase moratorium.
Who Has Access to Santa Barbara’s Automated Traffic Cameras?
Police Chief Kelly Gordon assures the public that data is not being used for immigration enforcement purposes.
Bellosguardo Earns Permits for Tours, Despite Questions over Public Access
Santa Barbara City Planning Commissioners ask the Bellosguardo Foundation to allow discounted or free access to low-income visitors.
ICE Uses Santa Barbara City College Campus as Staging Ground
Federal immigration enforcement sets up in a campus parking lot prior to making several arrests in the Westside neighborhood.
U.S. Women’s National Team to Play Match at UCSB’s Harder Stadium
Visit Santa Barbara and UCSB collaborate to host international match between U.S. and Chile on January 27, 2026.
Paseo Nuevo Committee to Begin Work on Redevelopment Negotiations
Santa Barbara city councilmembers demand more for the city, while the developers have halted spending on the project.
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps Launches Reelection Campaign
The incumbent 2nd District supervisor and board chair seeks a second term to continue her work in the county.
Santa Barbara City Council Takes Stand on Paseo Nuevo Proposal
City leaders refuse to agree to transfer of city-owned land without more affordable housing and public benefits.
