Santa Barbara Deserves Better Than Tear-Down Politics!
When a candidate spends her energy tearing someone down, it tells you more about her than the person she’s attacking.
Year: 2026
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Emergency Intervention in California Elections
Of the 20,000 alleged non-citizens casting ballots, 180 reportedly originated in Santa Barbara County.
Register All Lobbyists
In 2020 the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury, looked into how the cannabis ordinances were written and found that industry representatives and their lobbyists had “nearly unfettered access” to the Board of Supervisors, and that access “was undisclosed to the public.”
Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale
On eve of November 3 election, Friedman still leads in campaign fundraising while Sneddon says, “Santa Barbara is not for sale.”
I Voted from My Hospital Bed Today
I have voted in every single election since I became eligible in 1960. This is the most important one by far!
Review | A Tale of Two Russians, Plus One
Santa Barbara Symphony opens its new season with strong doses of Russian music, from Rachmaninoff — featuring dazzling pianist Michelle Cann — and Shostakovich, and a sprig of Stravinsky.
Santa Barbara County Students Stage Walkouts, Congressmember Calls for Investigation Amid ICE Surge
Central Coast community and officials speak out against increased ICE activity following the detention of a special needs student and U.S. citizen in Santa Maria.
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
SANTA BARBARA, CA — As the holiday season approaches, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission (SBRM) is launching its annual Turkey
Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA Returns for Sixth Edition, Powered by Local and National Partners
Santa Barbara Running Week presented by HOKA, The Art of Running at MCASB, and the Palm Park Festival presented by SB Independent lead into Race Day on Sunday, November 8; event benefits the Santa Barbara Running Association and local organizations.
Gallery Josephine Celebrates Fourth Year Supporting CALM at Heart with Exclusive Fine Art Collector Experience
Founder and artist Josephine Tournier Ingram offers an original painting and private gallery soirée to benefit Santa Barbara County children and families.
