City of Santa Barbara to Hire Consultant for Rent Stabilization Ordinance
The city approved a $65,105 contract to conduct research and guide planning of a citywide rent cap ordinance.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara Soccer Fans Win World Cup Tickets on ‘Golden Call’
Jacob Lauderdale, a soccer fan born and raised in Santa Barbara, was surprised with free pitchside access tickets in a Verizon video chat giveaway with U.S. soccer star Gisele Thompson.
Santa Barbara Unveils Design for Downtown Asphalt Art Project
The city worked with artists Eddie Jiménez and Irene Ramirez to create a Zapotec-inspired public display for the intersection of State and Carrillo streets.
Santa Barbara City Council, Police Deal with Fallout of ICE Enforcement
City works to reaffirm its commitment to immigrants, while community members share frustrations with the lack of response.
Setting the Stage for Santa Barbara’s State Street Master Plan
The city council will weigh in on the new modular design in April as the city approaches the next stage of the review process.
Santa Barbara’s Short-Term Rental Program Inches Forward Despite Concerns
The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to advance the ordinance to the Ordinance Committee with a long list of suggestions.
Santa Barbara’s Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Sparks Confusion
Tenants battle uncertainty over rent hikes after temporary pause on rent increases went into effect on February 26.
We Keep Us Safe: The People Fighting to Keep ICE Out of Santa Barbara
How Rapid Response Network volunteers work to protect their neighbors and stand up for immigrants.
Santa Barbara Rental Property Association to Legally Challenge Rent Freeze
The property owners group contends that the city moratorium on rent increases is illegal.
Santa Barbara City Council Considers Tax Measures for November Ballot
With an upcoming budget deficit, the city is looking to increase revenues with potential taxes on tourism or property sales.
