Santa Barbara City Council and School District Hold Meeting of the Minds
City leaders discuss opening Westside schools on weekends, youth programs, and youth engagement.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Two Injured in Isla Vista Stabbing Sunday Night
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is seeking a male suspect in an alleged stabbing incident following a party.
Santa Barbara MTD Expands Bus Service Ahead of School Year
Changes include connecting lines 23 and 25 in Goleta and brand-new express service to Carpinteria.
Another Santa Barbara County Cannabis Appeal Falls Short with Coastal Commission
Commissioner Meagan Harmon says there are “obvious issues at the county level that must be addressed.”
Soar Through Santa Barbara’s 11 Last Days of Summer
Squeeze in some last-minute memories before school begins with these 11 activities and 11 events.
Funk Zone Hotel Project Hits Wall at Santa Barbara Planning Commission
The proposed 250-room hotel needs more analysis on how it would affect the city’s housing stock, commissioners say.
Fiesta 2023 Luminaries
Get to know more about this year’s El Presidente, Spirit of Fiesta, Junior Spirit of Fiesta, Saint Barbara, and El Desfile Histórico Grand Marshal
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Santa Barbara Man Killed by Train Tuesday
William George Carmichael, 56, was fatally struck by an Amtrak train near Hollister and Modoc.
Santa Barbara Approves $11M Face-Lift for State Street Undercrossing
The project includes wider walkways, protected bike lanes, and colorful design by architect Jeff Shelton.
Does Santa Barbara Have a Hotel Problem?
Several new hotels are in the works in the downtown area while the city struggles to meet housing goals.
