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Leah Stokes on Climate Issues Near and Far

Leah Stokes on Climate Issues Near and Far

Election 2020 By Sean Cummings

UCSB polisci prof weighs in on buildings, bikes, SoCalGas, and communicating climate policy.

The State Street of Tomorrow

The State Street of Tomorrow

Infrastructure By Tyler Hayden

Architects brainstorm what’s possible for a future downtown Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Unified Previews Hybrid Instruction Plan

Santa Barbara Unified Previews Hybrid Instruction Plan

Education By Delaney Smith

Families, but not teachers, will have the option to opt out of in-person instruction.

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Santa Barbara City Council Smackdown over Homeless and Human Service Grants

Santa Barbara City Council Smackdown over Homeless and Human Service Grants

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara County’s COVID Rates Keep It Stuck in State’s Red Tier

Santa Barbara County’s COVID Rates Keep It Stuck in State’s Red Tier

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith

‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquito with West Nile Found in Santa Barbara

‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquito with West Nile Found in Santa Barbara

Public Safety By Nick Welsh

Solvang’s Future and Councilmember’s Propriety Fuel Recall Campaign

Solvang’s Future and Councilmember’s Propriety Fuel Recall Campaign

Election 2020 By Sean Cummings

UC Santa Barbara Econ Group Surveys Ongoing Effect of COVID on Local Economy

UC Santa Barbara Econ Group Surveys Ongoing Effect of COVID on Local Economy

Coronavirus News By Brian Osgood

Central Coast’s Largest Insurer Braces for COVID Surge

Central Coast’s Largest Insurer Braces for COVID Surge

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh

Isla Vista Halloween House Parties to Go Digital

Isla Vista Halloween House Parties to Go Digital

Community By Delaney Smith

104 Dogs Rescued from Lompoc Home by Animal Services

104 Dogs Rescued from Lompoc Home by Animal Services

Community By Brian Osgood

Jump in COVID Cases Puts Santa Barbara County New Openings in Peril

Jump in COVID Cases Puts Santa Barbara County New Openings in Peril

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura

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Public Safety

‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquito with West Nile Found in Santa Barbara

‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquito with West Nile Found in Santa Barbara

Public Safety By Nick Welsh

Firehawk Arrives in Santa Barbara County

Firehawk Arrives in Santa Barbara County

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

Beware of ‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquitoes

Beware of ‘Ankle Biter’ Mosquitoes

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden

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Infrastructure

The State Street of Tomorrow

The State Street of Tomorrow

Infrastructure By Tyler Hayden

State Street Promenade Getting Spruced Up

State Street Promenade Getting Spruced Up

Infrastructure By Tyler Hayden

Cars Are Basic Takes on Olive Mill Road Roundabout; Roundabout Wins

Cars Are Basic Takes on Olive Mill Road Roundabout; Roundabout Wins

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh

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Housing

Will Santa Barbara Council Require Higher Eviction Pay for Tenants?

Will Santa Barbara Council Require Higher Eviction Pay for Tenants?

Housing By Nick Welsh

Fork in Road: Penthouse or Affordable Housing for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Fork in Road: Penthouse or Affordable Housing for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Housing By Nick Welsh

How Hard Should City Hall Squeeze Goose That Lays Golden Eggs?

How Hard Should City Hall Squeeze Goose That Lays Golden Eggs?

Housing By Nick Welsh

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Education

Santa Barbara Unified Previews Hybrid Instruction Plan

Santa Barbara Unified Previews Hybrid Instruction Plan

Education By Delaney Smith

Who Is Behind Impact Education?

Who Is Behind Impact Education?

Education By Delaney Smith

Santa Barbara Unified to Stick with Distance Learning Until January

Santa Barbara Unified to Stick with Distance Learning Until January

Education By Delaney Smith

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Force Files

‘A Series of Lies’ ― Ely Family Denounces DA for Clearing Deputies in Fatal Shooting

‘A Series of Lies’ ― Ely Family Denounces DA for Clearing Deputies in Fatal Shooting

Force Files By Tyler Hayden

‘Tarzan’ Actor Ron Ely Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office over Family Deaths

‘Tarzan’ Actor Ron Ely Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office over Family Deaths

Force Files By Tyler Hayden

One Santa Barbara Deputy, Five Violent Deaths

One Santa Barbara Deputy, Five Violent Deaths

Force Files By Tyler Hayden

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Business

California Enacts Stronger Financial Protections for Consumers

California Enacts Stronger Financial Protections for Consumers

Business By Lily Hopwood

Opposition Mounting to Santa Barbara County Wine Fee

Opposition Mounting to Santa Barbara County Wine Fee

Business By Matt Kettmann

Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall Hit with Triple Whammy

Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall Hit with Triple Whammy

Business By Nick Welsh

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Community

Isla Vista Halloween House Parties to Go Digital

Isla Vista Halloween House Parties to Go Digital

Community By Delaney Smith

104 Dogs Rescued from Lompoc Home by Animal Services

104 Dogs Rescued from Lompoc Home by Animal Services

Community By Brian Osgood

Carpinteria’s Ann Louise Bardach Makes Appearance in New HBO Doc ‘537 Votes’

Carpinteria’s Ann Louise Bardach Makes Appearance in New HBO Doc ‘537 Votes’

Community By Nick Welsh

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Cannabis

Million-Dollar Lawsuit Between Cannabis Investor and Farmer

Million-Dollar Lawsuit Between Cannabis Investor and Farmer

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura

Lawsuit Against Hoop-House Ordinance Shot Down

Lawsuit Against Hoop-House Ordinance Shot Down

Cannabis By Nick Welsh

New Santa Barbara County Cannabis Project Survives Appeal

New Santa Barbara County Cannabis Project Survives Appeal

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura

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Election 2020

Leah Stokes on Climate Issues Near and Far

Leah Stokes on Climate Issues Near and Far

Election 2020 By Sean Cummings

Solvang’s Future and Councilmember’s Propriety Fuel Recall Campaign

Solvang’s Future and Councilmember’s Propriety Fuel Recall Campaign

Election 2020 By Sean Cummings

Real Estate, Unions, Women Donate Big to Goleta Elections

Real Estate, Unions, Women Donate Big to Goleta Elections

Election 2020 By Jean Yamamura

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