Supporting Eric Friedman for Mayor
The most important quality of a mayor is judgment.
Year: 2026
Funding State Street
Once again Mayor Rowse has put things in perspective and explained them in plain language.
What Is Going On with the S.B. Unified School Board?
Good governance does not mean running classrooms or managing schools. It means setting clear goals, monitoring results, looking closely at how public money is spent, and holding district leadership accountable.
Santa Barbara County Jury Returns First Degree Murder Conviction in 2023 Santa Maria Shooting
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced today that on September 4, 2026, a Santa Barbara County jury
Film Review | Monstrous Action Figure Study
Korean film ‘Hope’ is a fever-paced neo-monster movie, appealing on popcorn and art-house levels
Steve Hawk Makes His Literary Surfing Thriller Debut with ‘Nearshore’
Author will be joined in conversation with filmmaker Chris Malloy at Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara on September 27.
From SBCC to the Stage: Derek Thomas Finds His Way Back to Music
A Santa Barbara City College connection in the ’90s helped set the singer-songwriter on a winding path through surf, travel, wellness, and, ultimately, back to the stage.
From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’
Chase Lounge takes on national competition in the new season of streaming show.
Officials Look to Get a Handle on E-Bikes in Santa Barbara County
A roundtable was convened with community partners as Cottage ER sees steady stream of patients from e-bike accident and school district imposes new safety requirements.
Teachers Call On Santa Barbara School District to Combat Extreme Heat
After a historic heat wave, teachers say S.B. Unified needs a plan now, while the district waits for a grant funding extension for air conditioning upgrades.
