Out of Reach

Santa Barbara County housing costs some of the most expensive in the state, and they're rising every year.

Out of Reach

KCBX's Out of Reach is an in-depth series on Santa Barbara County's housing crisis, reported by Beth Thornton. Senior editor Marisa Waddell and editor Benjamin Purper contributed to this project. This special report is made possible by a grant from the Sunflower Foundation.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Advocates say high housing costs are driving SB County's increase in homelessness

Beth Thornton

This year’s Point-In-Time count for Santa Barbara County shows an increase in people experiencing homelessness.
Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Lack of housing at UC Santa Barbara impacts students, faculty, and wider community

Beth Thornton

UCSB housing has not kept up with the increase in student enrollment.
Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Santa Barbara's historically working-class neighborhoods are disappearing

Beth Thornton

The City Council ad hoc Housing Crisis Committee is looking for solutions.
Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Faced with crushing housing costs, Santa Barbara locals weigh their options

Beth Thornton

The high cost of housing is forcing residents to reconsider living in Santa Barbara County.
Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Why building affordable housing in SB County is such a challenge

Beth Thornton

Low-income housing is desperately needed in Santa Barbara County, but the building process can take three or more years.
Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Out of Reach: Why Santa Barbara County is in the middle of a housing crisis

Beth Thornton

In the first story in our series "Out of Reach," reporter Beth Thornton explains how Santa Barbara County's high housing costs put a strain on the local workforce.