If Santa Barbara truly wants to solve its housing shortage, we have to be honest about one thing: people respond far better to incentives than to punishment. Adding more ordinances, mandates and restrictions may feel decisive and play well for…
Imagine walking in downtown Santa Barbara on a beautiful afternoon, looking up to see vibrant new apartment windows where empty offices once stood. Each of those conversions is a win for Santa Barbara because they bring more housing, more vitality,…
Now, one month after celebrating the 10th Anniversary Rally4Kids fundraiser, the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is reflecting with deep gratitude on a record-breaking event that raised over $475,000 in support of youth across Santa Barbara County –…
I read with great interest the recent memo from Santa Barbara City Councilwomen Wendy Santamaria and Kristen Sneddon proposing a rent stabilization program in Santa Barbara. Both have long championed affordable housing, and their intentions are admirable, but we must…
Event Gives Youth Access to Professionals, Aircraft, and Scholarship Info At the Imagine Airport Day on June 7, an Atlantic Aviation hangar was turned into an inspiring general aviation career event. It featured aviation professionals and an impressive array of…
When Monte and Maria Wilson moved to Santa Barbara in 2010, the idea was that this beachside community would be the place where they would eventually wind down their careers for good. It's been almost 13 years, and that has…