Santa Barbara CA

Sometimes, taking no action qualifies as a really big action. That was the case this Tuesday when the Santa Barbara County supervisors voted unanimously to take an indefinite pause on plans — first officially unveiled October 7 — to transfer up to 7,000 undocumented patients now signed up for health care at one of...

Unlike anything else on the market, this custom-built Montecito estate blends high design with effortless glamour. Tucked down a private drive near the Upper Village, the gated retreat offers privacy and style across one lush acre. The 3BD/4.5BA single-level home boasts beamed ceilings, marble baths, steel windows,...

Carpinteria’s longstanding urban-rural boundary has remained mostly untouched for four decades, creating a clear sense of where the city sprawl ended and the many acres of farmland just outside the city limits began. But over those four decades, the growing need for housing has slowly started to stretch the limits of...

Santa Barbara County approved a plan to avoid major layoffs proposed for the county’s social services department. The county is facing a projected $7.4 million budget shortfall in the agency for this fiscal year, largely due to federal and state funding cuts. County officials proposed layoffs, which would have...

The City of Santa Barbara was hit hard by the latest storm. Video shows State Street turned into a shallow river Saturday night after a heavy downpour.

Below is a press release from the City of Santa Barbara regarding the appointment of their new City Attorney, John Doimas SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of John Doimas as the new City Attorney, following a vote by the City Council. Mr. Doimas brings over The...

After extensive community outreach, Santa Barbara County has put the brakes on an early October proposal to transfer 7,500 patients from county care to the private sector in an effort to protect ongoing care of 23,000 additional patients. Supervisors also directed staff to create a Health Access Task Force. “Our...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People in favor of rent stabilization rallied in front of the Santa Barbara City Hall before Tuesday's council meeting. They want to keep the issue on the minds of city leaders even when it is not on their agenda. Supporters including Ana Arce of the nonprofit CAUSE shared their opinions...

The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770 announced on November 17, 2025, that employees at Santa Cruz Markets in Goleta and Santa Barbara unanimously voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. The move allows the union to call a walkout if contract talks fail to progress....

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Local agencies spoke at this morning’s Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors meeting with data from the rainstorms over the last four days. While the southern portions of Santa Barbara county did see some fallen trees and road closures, officials acknowledged a rather smooth weekend...