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Planning commission approves rezone for 22-unit housing project near Santa Barbara Cemetery

Planning commission approves rezone for 22-unit housing project near Santa Barbara Cemetery

As a new neighborhood in Montecito emerges, 22 housing units will sit between the Santa Barbara Cemetery, Bird Refuge, East Cabrillo Boulevard and Highway 101

by Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

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Yardi Systems and Cearnal Collective reveal new look for former Macy’s building on State Street

Yardi Systems and Cearnal Collective reveal new look for former Macy’s building on State Street

California Coastal Commission rejects fracking proposal off Ventura Coast

California Coastal Commission rejects fracking proposal off Ventura Coast

Old Romero Road will reopen to bikers, hikers

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Old Romero Road will reopen to bikers, hikers

Activist jumps into the race for Santa Barbara Unified School Board

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Activist jumps into the race for Santa Barbara Unified School Board

ELECTION PODCAST SERIES

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ podcast: Genevieve Taft-Vazquez shakes up City Council race in District 4

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ podcast: Genevieve Taft-Vazquez shakes up City Council race in District 4

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ Podcast: Alexander Stoeber brings new hope

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ Podcast: Alexander Stoeber brings new hope

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press August 2, 2026August 3, 2026

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ podcast: Cevin Cathell looks to rewrite the script in District 5 council race

‘Santa Barbara Talks’ podcast: Cevin Cathell looks to rewrite the script in District 5 council race

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Santa Barbara City Council candidate Devon Wardlow ‘passionate about protecting what we all love in Santa Barbara’

Santa Barbara City Council candidate Devon Wardlow ‘passionate about protecting what we all love in Santa Barbara’

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press July 14, 2026August 11, 2026

NEWS

Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for sexual assault

Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for sexual assault

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrests custody sergeant for alleged timecard fraud

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrests custody sergeant for alleged timecard fraud

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

City of Santa Barbara to update SB Connect with a plethora of improvements

City of Santa Barbara to update SB Connect with a plethora of improvements

by Roman Trovato • Santa Barbara News-Press August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Buellton gives commercial-residential proposal early thumbs up, as Art Deco revitalization advances

Buellton gives commercial-residential proposal early thumbs up, as Art Deco revitalization advances

by Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press August 9, 2026August 9, 2026

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It’s a new day for Paseo Nuevo mall.

Kevin Yardi and Brian Cearnal revealed their plans to move 600 Yardi Systems employees into the former Macy’s building at the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting Wednesday.

“We’re excited to move our corporate headquarters into El Pueblo Viejo, into Paseo Nuevo, into the Macy’s building,” said Yardi, senior vice president and global solutions at Yardi Systems. “Really exciting time for us.”

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Veronica Binkley transformed Harding into a desirable academic destination. At one time, families that lived in the neighborhood looked to transfer out of the district. Under Binkley, families were looking to transfer in.

Binkley led an academic and cultural renaissance at the elementary school. Under her leadership, students’ test scores increased, she implemented new programs and created an outdoor classroom and STEAM lab.

She also strengthened the International Baccalaureate program and partnership with UC Santa Barbara and created a community school that gained the trust of the neighborhood.

One of her biggest goals as principal in the 2024-2025 school year was to meet 50% for reading and math scores.

“I promised the kids, look, if we can make or break 50%, then I’ll camp on the roof of Harding,” Binkley said. “Come to find out, you can’t camp on the roof of the school.”

While they were just shy of meeting their 50% goal — they reached 48.93% in reading and 44.85% in math—it was still higher than the state average of 48.8% in reading and 37.3% in math.

So she settled on getting “slimed” in front of the kids instead.

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Dozens of bikers hung out outside of Talevi’s Wine and Spirits in Santa Barbara on their way up to Goleta Beach on Sunday, August 9.

Many people rode their bikes together up State Street, with a few stragglers still catching up to the group parked along Hollister Avenue Sunday afternoon.

As people mingled and music blasted from different speakers, Ken Betz from Georgia shared his thoughts of the event with the News-Press.

It’s Betz’s fifth year traveling to Santa Barbara to participate in the event.

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Thousands of people dance and walk alongside the roaming bands on lower State Street Saturday night, the last night of Fiesta, in Santa Barbara.

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This week’s news recap featuring non-fiesta related stories you may have missed!

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VOICES

Opinion: The most sensible reason for reopening State Street

Opinion: The most sensible reason for reopening State Street

by Eileen White Read August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Letter: A reflection on Fiesta

Letter: A reflection on Fiesta

by David Woodard August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Lynn Montgomery: The House of Swans—My 203 days in a Kyiv Airbnb

Lynn Montgomery: The House of Swans—My 203 days in a Kyiv Airbnb

by Lynn Montgomery August 9, 2026August 10, 2026

Opinion: State Street belongs to everyone

Opinion: State Street belongs to everyone

by Debbie Merlo August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Opinion: A main street should serve all, not a select few

Opinion: A main street should serve all, not a select few

by Craig Saling, Santa Barbara Cash Register August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Opinion: Why I believe in Strong Towns Santa Barbara

Opinion: Why I believe in Strong Towns Santa Barbara

by Kevin Heim August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UCSB team saves historic aerial photos critical to coastal research

UCSB team saves historic aerial photos critical to coastal research

by Keith Hamm, UCSB August 13, 2026

Local author partners with Spark Rescue for book launch and adoption event

Local author partners with Spark Rescue for book launch and adoption event

by Brooke Lyn Landon August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Elings Park presents Romeo & Juliet, performed by UCSB’s award-winning Naked Shakes

Elings Park presents Romeo & Juliet, performed by UCSB’s award-winning Naked Shakes

by Marni Cheverez, Elings Park Foundation August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara selected to beta test FAFSA for third consecutive year

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara selected to beta test FAFSA for third consecutive year

by Tim Dougherty, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

SBMNH holds free webinar on how to remain at home while aging

SBMNH holds free webinar on how to remain at home while aging

by Jonah Gabriel Haas, Museum of Natural History August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Public invited to share input on Santa Ynez Valley Trail Project

Public invited to share input on Santa Ynez Valley Trail Project

by Lauren Bianchi Klemann, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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New housing for UCSB faculty, staff in downtown Santa Barbara

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New housing for UCSB faculty, staff in downtown Santa Barbara

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Santa Barbara moves forward on environmental plan for new housing

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Santa Barbara moves forward on environmental plan for new housing

by Roman Trovato • Santa Barbara News-Press August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Obituary: Robert “Tully” Ramsaur Jr.

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Obituary: Robert “Tully” Ramsaur Jr.

by Family of Robert “Tully” Ramsaur Jr. August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Round-up of candidates for Santa Barbara Unified School Board and Goleta City Council

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Round-up of candidates for Santa Barbara Unified School Board and Goleta City Council

by Julianna Lozada • Santa Barbara News-Press August 11, 2026August 14, 2026

Santa Barbara’s newest pizza and gelato restaurants bring flavor to downtown

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Santa Barbara’s newest pizza and gelato restaurants bring flavor to downtown

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press August 11, 2026August 11, 2026