Santa Barbara City Election: A Three-Way Race to Win District 5
City Council candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Cevin Cathell battle for Eric Friedman’s soon-to-be-vacant seat.
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Santa Barbara Mayoral Race Heats Up with Endorsements, Candidate Forum
Who’s supporting the candidates? And what issues will come to the forefront during this election?
California Sues to Block Trump’s Mail-In Voting Rules Just Days After Loss at Supreme Court
California announced a new lawsuit over President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, arguing in part that the Constitution gives states’ power over elections.
Ready to Race: Who’s Running for Santa Barbara City Council and Mayor
The races for mayor and three city council seats are now set, with several late additions.
City Planning Commissioner Devon Wardlow Jumps into Santa Barbara City Council Race
Wardlow is one of four candidates running for termed-out Councilmember Kristen Sneddon’s District 4 seat.
Billionaire Tax, Affordable Housing: See the Measures on California’s November Ballot
California voters will decide on 14 statewide policy proposals come November, including the high-stakes billionaire tax, an $11 billion affordable housing bond and voter ID requirements.
Former School Board President Gabe Escobedo to Run for Santa Barbara City Council
Escobedo has already earned the endorsements from outgoing District 6 Councilmember Meagan Harmon and the S.B. County Democratic Party.
Four Weeks Later, Final Primary Election Results in for Santa Barbara County
The county has purchased a new ballot-sorting machine to expedite election results.
Purple Reign: Buellton Mayor Pushes Past Partisanship to Make City ‘Simply Fabulous’
Up for reelection this November, David Silva reflects on his rapid rise and practicality-first approach in the politically purple town.
A Tax on Billionaires Qualified for the November Ballot. Five Things to Know About the Measure
A California union wants to tax billionaires to fund healthcare. The initiative has drawn fierce opposition from Newsom and Silicon Valley moguls.
