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The Santa Barbara Challenge, sponsored by Noozhawk, Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Davenport Institute, American Riviera Bank, Right Scale, Santa Barbara Foundation, Terrain Consulting

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Bill Macfadyen by William M. Macfadyen, Noozhawk Publisher May 27, 2011 | 11:35 pm

How Will You Help Santa Barbara Solve Its Budget Challenges?

by William M. Macfadyen, Noozhawk Publisher May 27, 2011 | 11:27 pm

The Santa Barbara Challenge: Here’s How It Works

by Kristin Crosier, Noozhawk Intern | @NoozhawkNews May 27, 2011 | 11:25 pm

UserVoice.com to Give Noozhawk Readers the Platform to Speak Up on Santa Barbara’s Budget

by Taylor Orr, Noozhawk Contributing Writer | @NoozhawkNews May 15, 2011 | 7:19 pm

Common Sense California Takes Public Engagement to a New Level with Noozhawk Project

by Taylor Orr, Noozhawk Contributing Writer | @NoozhawkNews May 8, 2011 | 4:31 pm

Santa Cruz Turns to Social Media to Create Blueprint for Solving Budget Crisis

by Taylor Orr, Noozhawk Contributing Writer | @NoozhawkNews April 24, 2011 | 5:22 pm

Finance Officials from Other Communities Weigh In with Suggestions for Santa Barbara

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 23, 2011 | 4:57 pm

Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Sector Steps In as Government Steps Away

by Alex Kacik, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @NoozhawkNews April 22, 2011 | 1:00 am

Pension Pressure May Lead to Changes, But Santa Barbara Officials Doubt They’re Imminent

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 21, 2011 | 3:10 am

In the Future, Santa Barbara’s Mortgage Help for Employees Likely a Thing of the Past

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 21, 2011 | 2:14 amApril 4, 2023 | 8:37 am

City of Santa Barbara’s Salaries, Benefits Up $24 Million Since 2001

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 21, 2011 | 1:59 am

Regulations, Restrictions Reduce Wiggle Room in Crafting Santa Barbara’s Budget

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 20, 2011 | 1:45 am

Officials Point to Paseo Nuevo as Shining Example of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency’s Value

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 20, 2011 | 1:30 am

Santa Barbara’s General Fund Draws Harshest Glare of Scrutiny, Speculation

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 19, 2011 | 12:45 am

Safety, Liquidity and Yield Remain Santa Barbara’s Investment Priorities

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 19, 2011 | 12:40 am

Complexities of Santa Barbara’s Budget Process Keep Numbers on the Move

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 18, 2011 | 2:33 am

Facing Increasing Budget Pressure, Jim Armstrong Is Right at Home in the Center of It All

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 18, 2011 | 2:32 am

Amid Stormy Budget Seas, Mayor Helene Schneider Battles Ripple Effects, Too

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 18, 2011 | 2:30 am

Police Protection Remains a Priority But Even SBPD Not Immune to Cuts

by Ben Preston, Noozhawk Staff Writer April 18, 2011 | 2:30 am

Santa Barbara Challenge: Adopted Santa Barbara Operating and Capital Budgets, 2000-2011

by Noozhawk Staff April 18, 2011 | 2:28 amApril 4, 2023 | 9:09 am
Noozhawk’s Santa Barbara Challenge Is a Budget Puzzle You Can Help Solve

Noozhawk’s Santa Barbara Challenge Is a Budget Puzzle You Can Help Solve

by Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @laraanncooper April 16, 2011 | 7:16 pm

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