Rain and cooler temperatures are expected across Santa Barbara County Thursday, with some areas seeing rain chances up to 70 percent. The wet weather could slow the early commute and affect major highways before showers push south by midday.
Carpinteria City Council members reviewed outreach plans for a proposed 0.25% sales-tax increase and discussed draft ballot language. The council has not taken a final vote on whether to move the measure forward.
Tourism in Santa Barbara picked up this spring after a quiet start to the fiscal year. Hotel occupancy reached 74% from February through April, marking a 10% increase from the earlier period cited in the packet.
Caltrans is holding a community meeting Monday, June 1, to discuss an upcoming road project in Los Alamos and gather public comment. Residents and stakeholders will have a chance to review the plans and ask questions.
California has reached a settlement with MV Realty over allegations that the Florida company used cash payments to lock homeowners into long-term listing agreements. The case has local relevance for Santa Barbara County homeowners watching real-estate scams and consumer protections.