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Santa Barbara County close to allowing thousands of acres of solar energy projects

Santa Barbara County close to allowing thousands of acres of solar energy projects

The Board of Supervisors is expected to decide on Sept. 1 whether to allow solar projects of 30 acres or more on a range of non-residential properties countywide

by Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

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Man killed by passenger train in Santa Barbara Sunday night

Man killed by passenger train in Santa Barbara Sunday night

Veronica Binkley, who led a renaissance at Harding, retires

Education

Veronica Binkley, who led a renaissance at Harding, retires

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ Podcast: Alexander Stoeber brings new hope

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ Podcast: Alexander Stoeber brings new hope

Dallas Cowboys training camp marks 20th season in Oxnard

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Dallas Cowboys training camp marks 20th season in Oxnard

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

SBCC temporarily closes program for low-income, first-generation students

SBCC temporarily closes program for low-income, first-generation students

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 28, 2026July 29, 2026

UCSB research on redlining in Black communities confirms US racial wealth gaps post World War II

UCSB research on redlining in Black communities confirms US racial wealth gaps post World War II

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

53rd Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race sees consistent winds and good racing

53rd Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race sees consistent winds and good racing

by Aston Smith • Santa Barbara News-Press July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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Raising Cane’s, El Pollo Loco and Urbane Cafe to open at Hollister Village in Goleta

Raising Cane’s, El Pollo Loco and Urbane Cafe to open at Hollister Village in Goleta

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 27, 2026August 3, 2026

Second red panda cub dies at Santa Barbara Zoo

Second red panda cub dies at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Roman Trovato • Santa Barbara News-Press July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Connected Strength fitness studio brings accessible, personal exercise to Santa Barbara

Connected Strength fitness studio brings accessible, personal exercise to Santa Barbara

by Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office nabs 18 people in Carpinteria cannabis burglaries

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office nabs 18 people in Carpinteria cannabis burglaries

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 28, 2026July 29, 2026

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The rent stabilization ordinance—the most polarizing issue to hit Santa Barbara City Hall in decades—inched forward Tuesday night over the course of a four-hour-plus-meeting, but the controversial measure hasn’t quite crossed the finish line.

The City Council on Tuesday night pored over 127 policy details of the proposed ordinance, after it received more than 650 comments from members of the public over the past month.

“The community has been heard,” said Barbara Andersen, assistant to the City Administrator. “We are not debating for or against rent stabilization. Community direction is clear. Council direction is clear. This is moving forward.”

But what the ordinance looks like remains unclear.

The City Council voted 4-3 in April to limit annual rent increases to 60% of CPI, with a maximum of 3%, or whichever is lower. The city hopes to formally pass the ordinance later this year, with it going into effect in January.

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VOICES

Letter: Calculated applause for the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

Letter: Calculated applause for the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

by David Woodard July 30, 2026July 31, 2026

Lynn Montgomery: Route 66—America’s Icon Turns 100

Lynn Montgomery: Route 66—America’s Icon Turns 100

by Lynn Montgomery July 29, 2026July 31, 2026

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

by Cass Ensberg July 24, 2026July 26, 2026

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

by Rob Fredericks, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

by Frank DiMarco July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

by Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara Mayor July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Santa Barbara Greek Festival returns to Chase Palm Park on August 14-16

Santa Barbara Greek Festival returns to Chase Palm Park on August 14-16

by Alice Matiosian, Santa Barbara Greek Festival August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Unity Shoppe appoints Dr. Regina Ruiz as Director of Development

Unity Shoppe appoints Dr. Regina Ruiz as Director of Development

by Jenn Mislang, Unity Shoppe August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

UCSB professor recognized for using economics to help the environment

UCSB professor recognized for using economics to help the environment

by Harrison Tasoff, UCSB August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Architects Studio celebrates 55 years

Architects Studio celebrates 55 years

by Max Onichak July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival set for Sept. 12 and 13 at Earl Warren

Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival set for Sept. 12 and 13 at Earl Warren

by Peter Dugré July 30, 2026August 2, 2026

Ramp and lane closures on Highway 101 through Buellton starting Aug. 12

Ramp and lane closures on Highway 101 through Buellton starting Aug. 12

by Ashton Harris, Caltrans July 30, 2026August 2, 2026

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Inaugural Fiesta kickoff in Montecito draws hundreds, expected to become annual tradition

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Inaugural Fiesta kickoff in Montecito draws hundreds, expected to become annual tradition

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders stun crowd during 5th annual Fan Night in Oxnard

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by Viviana Ruiz • Santa Barbara News-Press August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

Santa Barbara’s popular ‘makeout’ spot closes temporarily and residents aren’t happy

Santa Barbara’s popular ‘makeout’ spot closes temporarily and residents aren’t happy

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UCSB accepts more international, California students in the past 5 years

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UCSB accepts more international, California students in the past 5 years

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

City of Santa Barbara overhauls Vera Cruz Park with new renovation project

City of Santa Barbara overhauls Vera Cruz Park with new renovation project

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 31, 2026July 31, 2026