ICE Arrests Continue on Central Coast, Despite Government Shutdown
The 805 Rapid Response Hotline reported 900 combined arrests in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties since January.
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Adelante Charter School Honors Culture, Community with Día de los Muertos Festival
The neighborhood festival drew hundreds as Adelante Charter School celebrates 25 years in Santa Barbara.
Finding Hope in History: UCSB Hosts Screening of ‘American Agitators’
The documentary and panel discussion dove into the legacy of labor organizer Fred Ross, Sr.
Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast
Santa Barbara’s spooky local legends reveal the region’s haunted history.
Power Outage Affects Residents, Businesses in Santa Barbara
An outage reported near Mission Canyon caused impacts to traffic signals and nearby businesses.
Santa Barbara’s Día de los Muertos Parade Canceled Amid Immigration Enforcement Fears
“The threat to undocumented families remains very real,” said MCASB Executive Director Dalia Garcia.
Santa Barbara Switches to New Consultant for State Street Master Plan
Councilmembers expressed frustration with the prolonged process and lack of clarity in the short-term plans.
Soil Contamination Adds $4.7 Million to Cost of Santa Barbara Police Station
City Council approved a budget adjustment to account for delays and soil removal.
Santa Barbara High School Placed on ‘Hold’ After Student Found with Weapon
Police responded to the campus following reports of an “on-campus incident” involving multiple students.
Adaptive Reuse Policy Approved Without Affordable Housing Requirement
Santa Barbara city council unanimously approves policy for adaptive reuse projects.
