Friedman Holds Big Fundraising Lead over Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts Election 2026 By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers Six weeks before the election, new campaign reports present a picture of how candidates in each race are positioned financially to communicate with voters.
The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How Election 2026 By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Recent polling shows voters narrowly support Prop. 40 — the billionaire tax — and two measures designed to kill it. Only one outcome can prevail.
The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative Hosts a Candidates Forum Arts & Entertainment By Taylor Cusimano City and mayoral candidates will discuss their focus on the arts on October 7.
California Sheriff Broke Election Law by Seizing Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules Election 2026 By Ben Christopher and Nigel Duara, CalMatters
A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk Video By Ryan P. Cruz & Maya Johnson
What to Know About the Santa Barbara Mayoral Race Ahead of Sept. 30 Forum Election 2026 By Ryan P. Cruz
Goleta Gas Station Sells Drivers $3 Gas, Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Paid the Rest Election 2026 By Elaine Sanders
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Mail-In Voting Limits as November Election Nears Election 2026 By Lynn La, CalMatters
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County Withholds Endorsement in Three City Races Announcement By Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County
Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting Announcement By California Department of Justice