The Future of Calle Milpas
There’s an authenticity to this part of Santa Barbara.
Year: 2022
Support for City Workers
We support the City of Santa Barbara’s General Unit in their fight for a fair contract.
Alleged DUI Driver Collides with Santa Barbara Police Vehicle, Officer Not Severely Injured
The driver is currently on probation for driving under the influence, and his bail was set at $100,000.
Carpinteria Skate Park Project Set to Open Early 2023
Carpinteria City Council has approved construction of the 30,000-square-foot skate park, which breaks ground this year.
Santa Barbara County Tax Collector Says General Services Being Severely Underfunded
Harry E. Hagen warned supervisors at budget meeting that Veterans’ Services is among the offices that could see cuts in 2023.
Salvation Army Hospitality House and West Downtown Neighbors’ Spring Clean-Up
The Salvation Army Hospitality House (“The Sally”) at 423 Chapala St is co-hosting a Spring neighborhood clean-up in partnership with
Santa Barbara City Council Creates Housing Crisis Task Force to Address Rent Cap and Registry
Ad hoc committee to work with community leaders to address the crisis instead of $200,000 consultant.
Family of Lee MacMillan Donates $30,000 to Santa Barbara Mental Wellness Center
The funds from the donation will mainly go toward two youth mental-illness education and advocacy programs.
Sicilian Lessons at Bedda Mia on State Street
Alberto Morello holds court in his latest Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara City Workers Push for Raise During Budget Talks
Union workers described the city administration’s offer of a 3 percent raise over two years “a slap in the face.”
