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There are 1,887 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County, with around 59% residing in South County, according to the 2023 Point in Time Count.

A weekly Neighborhood Navigation Center (NNC) is now open in the city of Goleta following a ribbon cutting Nov. 20 at Christ Lutheran Church, 6595

If you have concerns about homelessness in the City of Goleta, this virtual meeting is for you. Officials invite community members to join a meeting to discuss the Homelessness Regional Action Plan.

Housing and capital improvement projects are among the hot topics

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. After recent renovictions and protests the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara's chose housing justice as the topic of its Good

Mayor Paula Perotte, City Manager Robert Nisbet offer highlights and challenges over the past year including housing, infrastructure improvements, economic development, and more

The City of Goleta has hired Chuck Flacks as its first Homelessness Services Coordinator.

What else is news in NoozWeek’s Top 5? A crash, of course, along with Santa Barbara’s homeless encampments, a waterfront beachhead for Jeannine’s Bakery, and hello…

Housing and Development Newsletter It is surprising that people would vote to tax themselves to help others. It is surprising that the way has been paved to build new housing and provide new services. Given the magnitude of the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, perhaps it’s not that surprising; however, the response and the action are admirable. In most cities and towns, the development process is led by developers. They find deals, bring plans to the cities and negotiate for de...