Voters in City of Santa Barbara Split on Rent Control Measure
The failed Proposition 33 won a majority of votes on the city’s Eastside while other districts rejected it in the November election.
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Santa Barbara Voters Got Slightly Redder
Three Democratic backed props were defeated.
Santa Barbara County Election Update
From the White House to City Hall: Some surprising and not-so-surprising results.
Santa Barbara Votes: 2024 General Election Results
Follow live results for regional, statewide, and national races in the 2024 presidential election.
UC Santa Barbara Professor Running as Green Party’s VP Candidate
Democrats have raised concern that the Green Party will siphon off votes for Kamala Harris, while Trump allies have aided efforts to keep Jill Stein and running mate/UCSB history professor Butch Ware on the ballot in swing states.
Pro-Trump Rally ‘Cruises’ Through Santa Barbara Area
The demographics at Saturday’s rally reflected, to some extent, Trump’s supporters nationwide.
What Went Down in The Club: A Recap of the District 1 S.B. City Council Candidate Forum
‘Santa Barbara Independent’ reporters break down Monday night’s forum, including the Eastside candidates’ approaches and perspectives on key issues like affordable housing and rent control.
Santa Barbara Votes: 2024 Primary Election Results
Das Williams behind in race for 1st District; Joan Hartmann way out front in race for 3rd; election results still too soon to call Tuesday night.
