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Rock and roll! Earthquake centered in Ventura County rattles region
A small earthquake rattled parts of the Tri-Counties Friday. The magnitude 3.6 quake occurred at 10:26 a.m. with the epicenter about three miles northeast of Ojai. No injuries or damage was reported. It was felt throughout much of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Some people as far away as Los...
Federal Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against UC Santa Barbara on Behalf of Associated Students President
A federal civil rights complaint was filed against UC Santa Barbara on behalf of Associated Students President Tessa Veksler, who claimed that the university was complicit in anti-Semitic harassment and threats due to her Jewish identity. “This was always the final resort,” said Veksler. “The administration didn’t have to personally...
A sales tax increase could help Santa Barbara out of its serious debt problem faster than any other plan
Santa Barbara is considering a sales tax increase of a half of a percentage to help reduce a budget deficit. It could be going to the voters in November. The post A sales tax increase could help Santa Barbara out of its serious debt problem faster than any other plan appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara Asks for Community Voices on Douglas Family Preserve Improvements
The community is invited to weigh in on the future of the Douglas Family Preserve, the picturesque, dog-friendly open space that overlooks the ocean. Since it was purchased by the city in 1997, the preserve has become the most highly trafficked open space park in the City of Santa Barbara.
Renters Speak Out on Housing Crisis as City Presses Charges on Landlord
There is no question that Santa Barbara’s housing crisis is characterized by a severe lack of affordable rentals and a massive backlog of new housing, forcing a crunch that has sent rent prices far beyond what working-class residents can afford. But renters have also highlighted exacerbating factors such as...
Pair of SoCal district attorney's file lawsuit against Kroger
The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Offices have filed a civil case against Kroger, one of the nation's largest supermarket chains, for allegedly deceptive marketing.The Kroger Co., which operates in California as familiar stores like Ralph's, Food 4 Less and Foods Co., allegedly violated the state's false advertising and unfair competition laws for their labeling of its Carbmaster bread products, according to a joint statement from both district attorneys. The suit alleges that from approximately Nov. 2018 to at least June 2022, Kroger advertised on the front packaging of Carbmaster Wheat and Carbmaster White breads that each product...
Santa Barbara City Advisory Groups Seeking Interested New Members
The city of Santa Barbara is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in their community and are interested in joining one of 32 city advisory groups. Currently, there are two vacancies on the Single Family Design Board. The city is an equal opportunity employer and...
Full Closure of State Route 1 in Arroyo Grande This Week
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – A paving project on State Route 1 in Arroyo Grande will result in a full closure of SR 1 between Valley Road and the intersection of Doty Drive and Rio Road. This full closure will occur daily starting on Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May...
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