The California Coastal Commission rejected an appeal this week against the construction of a new 250-room hotel in the City ...

"Neighborhood renaming is often spurred by residents and developers who believe a rebrand will increase property values," ...

An Oakland company will pay more than $570,000 in civil penalties and restitution to homeowners in Santa Barbara County and throughout the state for a ...

Renaming neighborhoods can boost property values and reshape perceptions but also sparks debate over cultural identity and ...

The County of Santa Barbara may be getting into the housing game. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to look into developing the ...

Zillow announced a new policy intended to combat brokerages that selectively share their listings.

State Street, the Mission, and Stearns Wharf. But once you get past the postcards, there’s more to see. Tucked between hills, ...

Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman is in “good spirits” and exhibiting positive signs of recovery after suffering ...

Zillow's new rule will exclude thousands of listings from appearing on the site if they are not posted to the MLS.

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