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Evacuations Lifted, Agencies Now in ‘Recovery’ Mode After Santa …
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Santa Barbara is now in recovery mode, as all evacuation orders have been lifted for the impacted areas of Carpinteria, Montecito, and the City of Santa Barbara as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, according to city and county officials during the latest Winter Storm emergency press conference.
Beachside Bar-Café Closing - The Santa Barbara Independent
WEBJan 21, 2021 · The Beachside Bar-Café, a landmark at Goleta Beach since it opened in 1985, will close permanently at the end of the month, or until supplies last. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that after 36 years Beachside Bar-Cafe is closing its doors permanently,” said a message from ownership, thanking loyal patrons for their support.
Best of Santa Barbara® 2021 - The Santa Barbara Independent
WEBOct 20, 2021 · University of California, Santa Barbara. ucsb.edu. For five consecutive years, UCSB has earned the title of Santa Barbara’s best place to work. “The university is a unique environment that thrives on academic exploration, cutting-edge research, and the vital exchange of ideas,” writes Andrea Estrada, director of news and media relations.
Santa Barbara Coroner Concludes Anti-Vaxxer Brandy Vaughan …
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · Santa Barbara’s coroner concluded that nationally renowned anti-vax activist Brandy Vaughan died at age 44 of natural causes on December 7 at her Santa Barbara home on East Sola Street.
Student-Run Non-profit Sheds Light on an Invisible Community
WEBJun 8, 2021 · Santa Barbara, CA — The Thriving Initiative, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, CA, provides accessible, long-term healing resources for survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual …
Needs Expand at PATH Shelter in Santa Barbara
WEBNov 6, 2022 · Despite concerns voiced by councilmembers, the homeless shelter run by People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) received funding from the Santa Barbara City Council recently. The funding was welcome, Director of Programs Shannon Brunner indicated during a visit to PATH in October, as the shelter serves a population with more …
Santa Barbara County’s Big Budget Breakdown
WEBJun 29, 2022 · The departments make up two of the top three on the county’s list of big budget items, with the Sheriff’s Office allocated $182.2 million this year, and $163.9 million earmarked for BeWell; Public Works is the second highest with $166 million. BeWell’s budget grew by nearly $16 million — from a budget of about $148 million in 2021-22 ...
The Split Roll Initiative Is Back… - The Santa Barbara Independent
WEBNov 16, 2021 · In September, a new proposal submitted to California state officials seeks to place a new version of Split Roll onto the 2022 ballot. Titled the “Housing Affordability and Tax Cut Act of 2022” the bill seeks to split the tax rolls differently this time around. Whereas last time the initiative’s backers sought to single out commercial ...
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