The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite community members to participate in the process.

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When it comes to air travel, I’m certainly no stranger to flight delays. On a trip last summer, our return flight was delayed 36 hours. Strangely enough, ...

A new Business Improvement District is in the works for downtown Santa Barbara. The funds raised will improve safety and cleanliness.

The Friendship Center provides a welcoming space where seniors can engage, thrive, and find community, while offering essential support to their families and caregivers ...