Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CA – November 26, 2025. Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025. The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services – Measure C district sales tax (approved...
LAPD Clarifies Misinformation in Celeste Rivas Death Case, Suspect’s Santa Barbara Trip Under Scrutiny
Amidst swirling rumors and conflicting media reports regarding the tragic death of Celeste Rivas, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has come forward to provide clarifications. In particular, the LAPD has addressed sensational stories that have recently surfaced, attempting to put to rest misinformation that...
Everyone Welcome to Adam’s Angels Community Thanksgiving Lunch
Adam’s Angels Community Thanksgiving welcomes all who want to have the most delicious meal ever!. Come one come all for a free, traditional meal and live, star-power entertainment!. November 27th noon to 2:00 at 305 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara (Note the new location).
SDSU students begin Channel Islands expedition to uncover early human history
Several SDSU students are embarking on a week-long research expedition to the Channel Islands with the goal of potentially rewriting human history through underwater archaeological discoveries.
Late Night Hot Dog Vendors on State Street
Late-night street food is a universal delight, and it seems the hot dog vendors on State Street are no exception. A recent social media post queried whether these vendors are available every night, as the poster was craving a late-night hot dog. The post has since sparked a lively discussion about the joys of...
Employee Arrested for Stealing Over $100,000 from an Ojai Business
Nature of Incident: Arrest Made for Grand Theft from a Business. Unit(s) Responsible: Ojai Patrol / Headquarters Patrol / Ojai Detectives. (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent; City of Residence;. Age. (S) Suzzann Villegas, Port Hueneme, 54. (V) Adult Male, Ojai, 44. (V) Adult Male, Ojai, 76. (V) Adult Female,...
Can a Plant Pot be Disposed of in the Trash for Collection?
A social media user recently posed a question regarding the disposal of an unwanted plant potter. The individual wanted to know if it was permissible to place the potter in the trash can for collection. The potter in question is approximately 15 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide at the top, small enough to fit in a...
Santa Barbara Airport Administration and Badging Offices Closed for Holiday Break, Terminal Remains Open
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office at 601 Firestone Rd will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026. This closure follows the City of Santa Barbara’s holiday schedule. The Airport Badging Office will be closed on December 25-26 and January 1-2. Both offices will reopen on January 5, 2026.
One of Santa Barbara’s Once Homeless Pays It Forward
Among the people helping to sort, cull, collate, and curate all sleeping bags, socks, jeans, T-shirts, scarves, hats, and implements of human warmth now being donated as part of the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office’s fifth annual collection drive for people living on the streets is a woman named Tracy Hobson.
Volunteers prep hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to break bread with Santa Barbara community
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For the past 6 years, hundreds of volunteers have made sure people have a place to feel at home during Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara. “There are so many people out there who either don't have a kitchen to cook Thanksgiving dinner or maybe they don't have the funds for a full Thanksgiving meal....
