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

Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) continued its celebration of cinematic excellence by hosting an ...

The city held an open house about the proposed ordinance and is accepting public comments on it until March 10.

Cliff Maurer is out as Public Works director for the City of Santa Barbara, Noozhawk has learned. His last day will be ...

Due to the approaching storm, the City has activated free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in flood-prone areas ...

The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the ...

Rob Fredericks believes that everyone deserves a home. It's a mantra that he wears on his T-shirt, and his heart. "I am a ...