State Street: Whose Voice Matters?
Mayor Randy Rowse observed that referendums arise when people feel dismissed or unheard. That observation deserves serious consideration.
State Street: Whose Voice Matters?
Full Belly Files | Cover Crops Are Critical: A One Block Challenge Update
Pali Vineyard is one of the many Santa Barbara County estates diving deeper intro regenerative farming this year; plus, Josiah Citrin at El Encanto and Miracle Bar is back!
Free Will Astrology
Week of November 12.
Oscar Elevates Old Town
This week’s cover is brought to us by videographer Oscar Medina. You may have spotted him or his drone at
New Doc Spotlights Successful Kelp Restoration Project in Santa Barbara Channel
“Harvest to Heal” makes its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival this Thursday and will be followed by a Q&A.
Jane Doe Testifies in Rape Case Against Santa Barbara Attorney
Judge rules the prosecution of Andrew Alire can proceed.
State Street to Remain Closed to Cars Leading up to Potential Referendum
Five city councilmembers voted to approve an urgency extension preserving the current configuration of the street.
City of Santa Barbara May Face Litigation over Temporary Rent Freeze
The city is considering extending the rent increase moratorium after a landlord-sponsored referendum reached its signature goal.
Red Flag for Sable Offshore as Chevron Refinery That Processes Its Oil Stops Buying Its Crude
At the same time, Santa Barbara’s Environmental Defense Center has filed another lawsuit against Sable and the U.S. Transportation Department in the federal Court of Appeals.
Supervisors Respond to Santa Ynez Chumash’s Move to Put Land Near Casino into Federal Trust
The supervisors on Tuesday agreed they lack the legal grounds to sue the tribe over its proposal that would remove county oversight over 365 acres of land by Highways 154 and 246.
