Santa Barbara Rental Property Association to Legally Challenge Rent Freeze
The property owners group contends that the city moratorium on rent increases is illegal.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
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.
No Peace: A Community Hardcore Show to Benefit Immigrants
Desmadre Media is hosting a February 28 fundraiser featuring music, printmaking, tattoos, and tacos.
Santa Barbara Finance Committee Considers Increase on Cannabis Tax
The committee raised concerns over the impact of the tax before sending it forward for full City Council discussion.
Pulitzer Prize–Winning Journalist Caitlin Dickerson Joins UCSB Arts & Lectures
Investigative journalist Caitlin Dickerson will speak about reporting on the impacts of immigration policies at UC Santa Barbara on March 5.
Student Journalists with DPNews Work Overtime to Prep for Success
Media students at Dos Pueblos High School spent extra hours honing their skills for an upcoming video competition.
Upgrading Santa Barbara’s Electric Infrastructure by Helicopter
How Southern California Edison used helicopters to install fire-resistant poles and cables in the hills of Santa Barbara.
President’s Day Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Downed Trees to Santa Barbara County
Highway 101 was forced to close after a eucalyptus tree fell near Fairview Avenue on Monday.
Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens Nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The historical building, including the Chung family home, was advanced for approval to the National Register.
City of Santa Barbara Tightens Rules on Single-Use Materials
The city council advanced restrictions on Mylar balloons, confetti, and plastic food ware.
