In the Six-Way Race to Be California’s Treasurer, It Likely Comes Down to Two Democrats
California’s treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job.
Year: 2026
Four Stories of Affordable Worker Housing in Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara?
The county supervisors approve an executive negotiating agreement with an L.A.-based developer to build 104 units of housing at the current site of the County Probation Department on East Carrillo Street.
Ty Warner v. Santa Barbara Sea Center
The Beanie Babies mogul is suing the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History over naming rights for its center.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Talk ICE and Elections
Supervisor Laura Capps convenes a public discussion at the board in response to community fears over voter intimidation.
Vote No on Measure A2026
Why does City Hall want to do away with a provision in our City Charter that requires all contracts exceeding five years to get approval by City Council by an ordinance?
Shocked and Troubled
I am shocked and troubled that the newly organized Santa Barbara Literary Festival includes almost no Latino writers even though Latinos constitute almost 40 percent of Santa Barbara residents.
A Broken Supreme Court Jeopardizes Voting Rights
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais has dealt a devastating blow to the legacy of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
‘Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth’ Launches at Godmothers in Summerland
Co-founder of Faherty brand Kerry Docherty discusses her new memoir with Jordana Brewster and Molly Rosen.
Take-One: The Santa Barbara Literary Festival Delivers
Sizzle and substance propel inaugural launch of new festival.
Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber in Sacramento: Vote Early in June Primary Election and Know Your Voting Rights
OAKLAND — With the June 2, 2026, Primary Election less than a month away, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary
