Supreme Court Rejects Trump Emergency Intervention in California Elections Election 2026 By Nick Welsh Of the 20,000 alleged non-citizens casting ballots, 180 reportedly originated in Santa Barbara County.
Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale Election 2026 By Nick Welsh On eve of November 3 election, Friedman still leads in campaign fundraising while Sneddon says, “Santa Barbara is not for sale.”
Santa Barbara County Elections Czar Silent Amid Election Questions Election 2026 By Nick Welsh The federal government sent letters threatening legal action against counties who did not purge alleged noncitizen voters.
Attorney General Bonta Holds Press Conference in Los Angeles on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities Announcement By California Department of Justice
Santa Barbara City College to Host 2026 SBCC Trustee Candidate Forum Announcement By Santa Barbara City College
Central Coast–Riviera (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Presents LINK UP THE VOTE Block Party in Partnership with Umoja, The Basic Needs Center, The Well and the Multimodal Lab Announcement By The Links, Incorporated
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026 Endorsements By Indy Staff
California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Encourages Californians to Vote Early in the 2026 General Election! Announcement By California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
Following Critical U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election Announcement By California Attorney General's Office