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1 month ago | 
independent.com | Margaux Lovely |Christina McDermott
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. UC Santa Barbara first-year Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died more than two months ago, after seemingly falling from a breezeway at the San Rafael dorm. But questions surrounding her death are still unanswered.
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1 month ago | 
independent.com | Ryan Cruz |Callie Fausey |Tyler Hayden |Margaux Lovely |Christina McDermott |Nick Welsh | +1 more
Reign of Administrative (T)error How Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Have Shaken Out in Santa Barbara Reign of Administrative (T)errorHow Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Have Shaken Out in Santa BarbaraBy Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey, Tyler Hayden, Margaux Lovely, Christina McDermott, Nick Welsh, and Jean YamamuraMay 1, 2025Credit: Ben CiccatiOne hundred days. Already, it seems like forever.
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2 months ago | 
independent.com | Nick Welsh |Margaux Lovely |Ryan Cruz |Christina McDermott |Tyler Hayden
Everything, in our new hyper-charged political reality, is now “unprecedented.” The term — once used to denote an occurrence of anomalous singularity — has been left in the dust by the events taking place with each passing new day. Clearly, we need new words. But for the time being, “unprecedented” will have to do until the real thing comes along.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
Developers expect construction to finish this fall on 32 single-family homes and six condos.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday that sends the proposed Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program to its next steps, directing staff to create a plan for the program.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
Santa Barbara’s Crisis Stabilization Unit Six Month Report The Locked Facility Focus Is on 24-Hour Care or Less Eight newly funded mental-health beds at Santa Barbara's currently dormant Crisis Stabilization Unit (above) are scheduled to open for service May 28.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
Homes in Carpenteria, Summerland, Montecito May Face Power Outages as Fire Risk Rises Santa Barbara County’s Mountain Regions Go Under Red Flag Warning This Monday Through Wednesday Starting this Monday, January 13, Southern California Edison could shut off power to the areas of Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito in orange above ahead of dangerous fire conditions. | Credit: SCE Southern California Edison, the region’s power provider, has issued public safety power shutoff warnings in...
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
Community Rallies to Support Metro Entertainment After Burglars Steal $10,000 Worth of Product The Santa Barbara Community Rallies to Support Metro Entertainment After Burglars Steal $10,000 Worth of Product Credit: MichaelJBerlin - stock.adobe.com This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Santa Barbara community members have reached out to...
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
Voters in City of Santa Barbara Split on Rent Control Measure Failed Proposition 33 Won Majority of Votes on City’s Eastside While Other Districts Rejected It City of Santa Barbara from the air | Credit: John Wiley/WikiCommons This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. State- and county-wide, voters said “no” to Proposition 33, which would...
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
independent.com | Christina McDermott
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Plans for the eight-story building at 505 East Los Olivos — located behind the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara — are still incomplete. On December 13, the City of Santa Barbara sent a letter to the project’s development team outlining the project’s missing parts and errors within it.
