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Santa Barbara Temporarily Freezes Rents While City Works on Permanent Ordinance

02/12/2026 - 12:02 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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Many landlords in Santa Barbara will be subject to a temporary freeze on rent increases later this month while the city works on plans for a permanent rent stabilization ordinance. 

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California is Home to 9 of the 10 Least Affordable Cities for Homebuyers

05/22/2025 - 7:07 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California’s housing market continues to crush average homebuyers.

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The Best Places to Live, According to U.S. News & World Report

09/02/2024 - 5:58 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two California cities have made a list of the 25 Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S. 

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City of Santa Barbara Welcomes New City Administrator Kelly McAdoo

02/15/2024 - 11:17 AM By Felipa
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After completing a comprehensive nationwide recruitment, the City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the appointment of Kelly McAdoo as the new City Administrator, effective late May.

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Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements

09/12/2023 - 5:00 AM By Brittany Maldonado

At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this month.

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Santa Barbara contracts with Avenu for modernized tax and license administration services

05/10/2022 - 8:01 AM By Brittany M.

“It’s about time,” one council member said.

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One City Could Declare Chick-fil-A a Public Nuisance

03/22/2022 - 6:15 AM By Brittany M.

Customers have always been willing to brave long lines for Chick-fil-A. It’s great for the company, but it can be a major headache for neighborhoods.

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Santa Barbara Names Rebecca Bjork as Interim City Administrator

08/24/2021 - 4:35 AM By Brittany M.

Santa Barbara Interim Community Development Director Rebecca Bjork has been promoted to another interim role.

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Santa Barbara Administrator Paul Casey Says Farewell

07/20/2021 - 6:35 AM By Brittany M.
Casey called it an honor and privilege to have served the city.
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US News & World Report Ranks Best Cities to Live in 2021-2022

07/15/2021 - 7:51 AM By Brittany M.
Fourteen California cities made the list. 
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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
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Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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