Good morning Santa Barbara! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: The Ocean Hates You! with Forrest Shaw and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New California rent cap limits increases, but Santa Barbara renters have additional protections (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara renters now face an 8.6% state rent cap, but some units are exempt and a temporary local rent freeze offers extra protection through year's end. Tenant advocates and a city councilmember explain who's covered, where landlords can still raise rents more, and why permanent rent stabilization is being developed.
2. Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Travelers With Passenger Appreciation Week (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara Airport is rolling out Passenger Appreciation Week right now, with live music, free ice cream, and daily giveaways from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of the week. Travelers using SBA can expect surprise activities throughout the terminal as a thank-you for flying locally.
3. Agreement with County's Deputy Sheriffs' Association Limits Overtime to Lower Costs (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara County supervisors have approved a new agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association that caps overtime, tightens eligibility rules, and aims to rein in millions in extra costs. The deal also grants phased raises through 2027 and responds to a civil grand jury's criticism of past overtime practices.
4. Santa Barbara Students Go Back to School Under New Tech Policy (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara Unified students are starting the new school year under a stricter "tech with intention" policy that bans YouTube on district iPads and restricts personal devices in class. Teachers say the changes should cut distractions and support mental health, while some high schoolers worry about losing helpful online study tools.
5. Fiesta Celebrations Inspires New Ideas & Events to Revive Downtown Santa Barbara (keyt.com) — Downtown Santa Barbara is looking to capture Fiesta's energy year-round with more music, pop-up performances, cultural fairs, and family-friendly gatherings. Locals, artists, and workers are urging low-cost, high-vibrancy ideas like street theatre and movie nights while a long-term master plan is developed.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Santa Barbara PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Santa Barbara! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Santa Barbara Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.