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Announcement By Community Friends Of Santa Barbara

Community Friends of Santa Barbara Gives $10,000 to Foodbank of Santa Barbara

In the spirit of giving and community support, on November 18 Community Friends Of Santa Barbara proudly presents a check

News Commentary By Jerry Roberts

Kristen Sneddon Says She’s Running for Santa Barbara Mayor — ‘We’re Stuck and We Need Progress, Not Stagnation’

In an exclusive interview, city councilmember knocks incumbent for oppositional behavior, calls for public vote on Paseo Nuevo, and vows to work with landlords on new rent control regulations.

Public Safety By Ella Heydenfeldt

Major Storm Brings Flooding, Downed Trees, and Road Closures to Santa Barbara

The storm delivered an intense push of rain Saturday evening, adding to already high totals across the region. San Marcos Pass recorded nearly 10 inches over three days.

Letters By Alice Post, S.B.

Downtown Lincoln School Meeting

Meeting on Tuesday will include an ask to the school district to consider re-opening Lincoln School so downtown children can walk to school again.

Voices By Brian Johnson, CEO, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors

Working Together on Rental Safety Without Making Rent Higher

Supporters say a registry will help with code enforcement, but we already have a code enforcement department that responds to complaints. A whole new system will cost tax dollars, affecting other city priorities.

Health By Ella Heydenfeldt

What’s Happening with IVF? Federal Initiatives, State Mandates, Local Concerns

Santa Barbara fertility doctors weigh in on Trump’s executive order to make in vitro fertilization more affordable and the legal shifts surrounding embryos.