County

May 6, 2023

Tenants union prepares legal challenge to CBC & The Sweeps mass eviction

By Mark Alfred

CSTA delivered undated letters to residents last month, urging them not to move out unless out of choice.

May 1, 2023

Foil surfer found safely after search

By Mark Alfred, Alex Levin

In search of the surfer, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department deployed four jet skis and a drone at Goleta Beach, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office deployed a helicopter.

April 29, 2023

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office details extensive inventory of ‘military equipment’

By Nisha Malley

SBSO maintains a sizable stock of military equipment available for use, including unmanned aerial drones, bomb robots and armored vehicles, long range precision rifles, explosives and chemical agents.

April 29, 2023

Santa Barbara MTD proposes bus line changes, new services starting August

By Nisha Malley

The proposed changes include increasing its UC Santa Barbara shuttle service Line 28 and connecting Lines 23 and 25 through a reconfiguration of the bus routes.

April 28, 2023

Annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival features vendors, bands, activities

By Katie Poon

The festival featured tie-dye activities, free succulent giveaways, potting and more.

April 27, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

April 25, 2023

Santa Barbara County, largest weed grower in the state, reports declining revenue

By Nisha Malley

Since Santa Barbara County imposed its cannabis operations tax in 2018, the program has generated over $50 million in government revenue since its inception.

April 16, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On In and Around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

April 16, 2023

Trans & Queer Commission kicks off UCSB Pride 2023 with Queer Fest, Trans town hall

By Asumi Shuda

The town hall created a space for Trans & Queer Commission to hear feedback, and the Queer Fest featured live music, student vendors and a mural unveiling.

April 6, 2023

County Supervisors bolster protections against evictions in 4-1 vote

By Mark Alfred

It’s unclear, but possible, that the emergency ordinance could impact the situation at the CBC & The Sweeps, the county’s legal counsel said during the meeting. 

April 5, 2023

Local leaders decry mass eviction, weigh options in response

By Mark Alfred

Capps and her team canvassed the apartment complex, meeting largely with Spanish-speaking families and sharing a resource sheet to residents.

March 28, 2023

Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang

By Mark Alfred

Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.

March 13, 2023

Santa Barbara County issues flood watch; lifts evacuation order

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The warning applies to areas in the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fire burn scars.

February 23, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly ongoings in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

February 22, 2023

Winter storm, blizzard warning issued in Santa Barbara County through Saturday

By Nisha Malley

The winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. on Friday, with expectations for snow and wind gusting up to 50 mph.

February 16, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around I.V.