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Advocates say it would be a much-needed safety net for working families, but a UCSB economist argues that it would do more harm than good

The tourists are coming back to Santa Barbara. As COVID restrictions loosened the city and county began to see more tourists.

The event featured guest speaker Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, about one in five Californians will be over the age of 65 by the year 2030. On the Central Coast, in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, the number is projected to be even higher than 20%.

Law enforcement leaders join the UCSB Economic Forecast Project for a virtual webinar to discuss quality of life, specifically in relation to policing

Local leaders discuss plans for higher revenues and millions of dollars in federal funding during the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce event

Credit: UC Santa Barbara California, for so long a beacon of prosperity and fortune, is flagging in its ability to deliver on the promises that have attracted multitudes since the early 20th century. After decades of expansive growth, changes in priorities and governance have led to conditions that have become untenable for businesses and individuals, leading many to leave the Golden State, and causing others to reconsider their residency. On top of that, investment in the state’s infrastruct...

By Jade Martinez-Pogue, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @MartinezPogue  December 11, 2020 | 8:06 p.m. With an ever-changing business climate and ongoing public health concerns, Santa Barbara County leaders gathered Friday for a State of the County address focused on the far-reaching economic impacts that COVID-19 has had on the community. “Ten months into the pandemic, we’re riding another wave of uncertainty as everyone is concerned about the rise in COVID cases throughout our county,” K...

| 8:30 a.m. Between the coronavirus, the chaos caused by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest stay-at-home order, and a terrible accident that took the life of a man who was just driving down the street, this past week provided the full range of reasons why Noozhawk is so important to your everyday life. Every day, we hear from readers that our reporting truly makes a difference for them, and that no one else covers Santa Barbara County like we do: » “Noozhawk keeps me feeling connected & up-to-dat...