This is Welcome to Isla Vista. I’m Christina McDermott. I cover housing for the Santa Barbara Independent. As a housing reporter, I write a lot about Isla Vista. There is, simply, a lot to write about ...

Some of my friends have what I call grownup houses. These homes are chic, sleek, and decorated with accent chairs or tables, statement art, and vases filled with fresh flowers. And there’s nothing I ...

Santa Barbara County has issued correction notices to 23 properties as part of the Isla Vista rental housing inspection pilot program. A total of 144 units on 60 different Isla Vista properties have ...

Isla Fisher is remembering her “hero” Sophie Kinsella after the bestselling author’s death at the age of 55. The actress, who starred in the film adaptation of Kinsella’s hit novel “Confessions of a ...

Wedbush Securities double upgraded Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) to Outperform from Underperform, and increased the price target to $11.50 from $1.00. "Our rating, price target and investment outlook are ...

The recount confirmed that City Councilor Morris Bergman edged out Jermoh Kamara in the At-Large City Council race. Bergman was one of the five incumbents who retained their seats on council. A ...

Matthew Bergman in his Upper East Side apartment on Nov. 17, 2025. Senior Correspondent One afternoon last summer, Matthew Bergman sat on a bench outside a courtroom in downtown Manhattan. The founder ...

A life lived with style, sparkle, and a lucky streak. Freda Mae Occhiogrosso, 88, cashed out her final ticket on November 17, 2025, leaving behind a life full of love, laughter, and just enough ...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman unveiled a plan on Tuesday he says would help the Trump administration meet its goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two giant mortgage companies still under ...

Even I caught a stray with this funny clip. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I mean, what else can you really do in that situation ...