City of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Housing and Homeless Services Manager Announcement By City of Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 15, 2026 The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline
California Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops to Get Homelessness Funds Homeless By Marisa Kendall and Ben Christopher, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
Santa Barbara High Sophomore Paddles from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura to Raise Thousands for Unhoused Neighbors Community By Ella Heydenfeldt The 15-year-old Axel Wright’s 22-mile journey supports the Santa Barbara nonprofit DignityMoves.
Why Newsom’s CARE Court Has Struggled to Help Homeless Californians Most in Need Homeless By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters
California Braces for ‘Devastating’ Expected Cuts to Federal Homeless Housing Funds Homeless By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters
Homeless Help Center Will Stay, but Jodi House Demands Its Leadership Do Better Homeless By Nick Welsh