San Luis Obispo County officials say progress is being made on efforts to reduce homelessness, but future funding could be uncertain.

A conversation on how Santa Barbara can respond to the presence of federal immigration agents in the city led to a heated argument at Tuesday’s council meeting.

Santa Barbara County officials say overdose deaths have dropped significantly since peaking just a few years ago.

The City of Morro Bay has taken a major step toward purchasing the former Morro Elementary property, a site that many residents hope remains a community space.

The City of Morro Bay has taken a major step toward purchasing the former Morro Elementary property, a site that many residents hope remains a community space.

Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu says they’ll be accepting applications until March 26. But, there’s no guarantee that the city council will pick someone from that application pool.

Paso Robles leaders are taking another step toward possibly converting part of the city’s municipal airport into a commercial spaceport. City staff are now looking to hire a consultant who would help complete the FAA licensing application.

Paso Robles leaders are taking another step toward possibly converting part of the city’s municipal airport into a commercial spaceport. City staff are now looking to hire a consultant who would help complete the FAA licensing application.

An independent oversight team has found improvements in the quality of care provided to people incarcerated in Santa Barbara County jails, and also identified areas that still need work.

Cappello & Noël LLP, representing the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, says it intends to file a lawsuit next week aimed at halting the city's rent freeze ordinance.