Santa Barbara County Officials Warn Residents to Look Out for Rental Listing Scams
As housing becomes more scarce, real estate and rental scams are on the rise across the county.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Files Lawsuit Against Stinkiest Central Coast Growers
The group alleges that some cultivators are a public nuisance in a push to replace chemical masking agents with state-of-the-art carbon filtration systems.
82-Year-Old Man Arrested in Santa Barbara After Firing Weapon at Teens
Police arrested an octogenarian who allegedly shot at three teenagers near Stevens Park in the San Roque area on Monday.
Labor Day Weekend in Santa Barbara County Sees Fatal Incidents, Fires, and Collisions
Incidents include the death of a 19-year-old City College student who was reported to have fallen off a cliff in Isla Vista.
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Unveils 28-Unit Vera Cruz Village
The new development will provide permanent housing for low-income, disabled, and formerly homeless residents.
Vegetation Fire Along 101 Near Buellton Fully Contained
Santa Barbara County Fire Department stopped all forward progress and contained the Ranch Incident Thursday near the Highway 154 off-ramp.
Big Ideas to Fix Downtown Santa Barbara, Both Now and in the Long-Term
City officials talk about interim fixes while the State Street Master Plan reveals what the long-term future may look like for downtown.
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Fairview Assault
The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Kebrina Alvarez, who was booked for assault with a deadly weapon.
Santa Barbara Eastside Residents, Shop Owners Upset over Quick-Fix Sidewalk Repairs on Milpas
While an $8 million renovation is planned for 2027, neighborhood advocates are not happy with the temporary fixes.
Santa Barbara Central Library’s Plaza Renovation Won’t Meet October Deadline
Unexpected delays, supply chain issues, and asbestos abatement all contribute to construction missing projected timeline.
