City of Santa Barbara Considers Ballot Measure for Half-Cent Sales-Tax Increase
Increase could net $15.6 million a year to fund public services if approved by voters in November.
Increase could net $15.6 million a year to fund public services if approved by voters in November.
The Board of Supervisors chose 28 sites that could bring more than 5,000 units of housing to unincorporated areas of the county.
A 25-year-old from Ventura was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting out of a vehicle.
Public Works is asking for $850,000 to cover expenses, bringing the project total to $11.4 million.
The Saturday market will move to State Street when the new police station breaks ground in fall 2024.
A Goleta family’s plan to bring 1,200 units of housing hits a wall with county planners.
The proposed changes, including paid on-street parking, could help alleviate the city’s budget deficit.
Expenditures continue to outpace revenues for the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget.
Officers and waterfront staff are concerned over the impacts of the state bill updating peace officer training standards.
The Short-Term Rental Enforcement Program was declared a success in its first year, collecting over $595,000 in revenue for the city.