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Growth from local newsrooms

From Noozhawk and Siteline Santa Barbara, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Siteline Santa Barbara12 hours ago

    Has Santa Barbara County Experienced a Property Tax Windfall Since Covid?, on Siteline Santa Barbara

    "The real estate market here—and particularly in Montecito—has been through the roof ever since the Covid pandemic, with many properties selling for the first time in decades. Has the county reaped a huge increase in property taxes as a result?"

In brief

The short notes of Daily Santa Barbara’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Bella VistaBella Vista, a $51.3 million complex at 200 North La Cumbre Road, has opened, bringing 48 subsidized apartments to low-income families.

    Bella Vista, a $51.3 million complex at 200 North La Cumbre Road, has opened, bringing 48 subsidized apartments to low-income families. All units use Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers, so residents pay 30% of their income toward rent. The Housing Authority expects the complex to be fully leased starting Nov. 1.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Noozhawk, edhat, Santa Barbara News-Press