Unsurprisingly, Santa Barbara Tax Revenue Is Down
But the numbers are much better than when the pandemic began.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Inmates Allegedly Collected $1.4 Million in COVID Unemployment Funds
They were part of a statewide scam that is shaping up to be the biggest in California’s history.
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Files: A Body Slam, a Broken Back, and a $950,000 Payday
The county settles a lawsuit with a man who was badly injured during a meth-fueled pursuit.
Keep Fighting COVID Lockdown Fatigue, Health Officials Beg
Sacrifices made during Thanksgiving will keep others alive for Christmas.
Sources Say Campus Point Death Caused by Heart Attack
The UCSB staff member reportedly died on the beach during a heated confrontation with another man.
Automatic License Plate Readers Will Replace Downtown ‘Kioskateers’
The popular Santa Barbara city parking program is falling victim to COVID cutbacks.
Public Gets Sneak Peek at Santa Barbara Police Station Design Plans
Review board worries layout doesn’t express “openness and service to the community.”
Four Seasons Employees Begin Legal Action to Collect Severance Pay
The Montecito resort remains closed for an extensive, multi-year renovation.
Downtown Business Spotlight: New Ideas in Old Town
Join Tyler Hayden in conversation with Jason Harris (City of Santa Barbara) and Barrett Reed (Miramar Group).
Tenants Evicted Without Just Cause Now Entitled to Moving Costs
Council votes on new ordinance that makes landlords pay two months of rent in relocation assistance.
