Santa Barbara’s Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Sparks Confusion
Tenants battle uncertainty over rent hikes after temporary pause on rent increases went into effect on February 26.
Santa Barbara’s Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Sparks Confusion
For God and Country
The president wasn’t that surprised when his son Barron burst into the Oval Office.
Santa Barbara County Animal Services Seizes 58 Birds in Lompoc Cockfighting Investigation
Authorities seized dozens of birds in Lompoc during an investigation into illegal cockfighting, a practice officials say has surfaced repeatedly since new limits on rooster ownership took effect.
Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Could Kick Thousands of Homeless Californians off Coverage
A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.
Driver Arrested After Police Pursuit Ends in Crash on Santa Barbara’s Eastside
A brief police pursuit through Santa Barbara’s Eastside ended Thursday night when a driver crashed into a tree and later surrendered to officers.
Santa Barbara Unified and Local Partners to Host Free “Family Literacy Festival” This Saturday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – March 6, 2026 – This Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Santa Barbara community is invited to attend
‘Conception’ Captain Loses Appeal of ‘Seaman’s Manslaughter’ Conviction
Santa Barbara captain Jerry Boylan, who faces four years in prison for the deaths of 34 aboard his boat, asks for a rehearing after a federal court denies his appeal.
Victim Hospitalized After Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing
A victim was hospitalized early Friday morning after suffering multiple stab wounds during an assault on West Ortega Street.
Inside the World of ‘La La Land’
An SBIFF exhibit traces how David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco transformed director Damien Chazelle’s vision into an Oscar-winning visual love letter to Los Angeles.
ON the Beat | Inclusive Chamber Music Manners, Mardi Gras Appetizer
Sphinx Virtuosi, with black and Latinx Focus, brings its vibrant sound back to the Lobero, Jon Cleary kicked up serious N’Awlins jams at Campbell Hall.
