Creating Jobs and Energy Independence in Santa Barbara
Sable Offshore will replace dirty foreign oil via safe, frequently inspected pipelines.
Opinion
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Standing Strong with Education Equity
The White House executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, if enacted, would roll back decades of progress in ensuring equal access to quality education, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, including the youth we serve.
Animal Services Helps People
Having to abandon a pet, skipping vaccines and basic vet care, or having too many litters because neutering is out of reach — these are family tragedies. This is why Santa Barbara County Animal Services is so important.
Too Many Unanswered Questions About Jail Expansion
Our supervisors need to get this once-in-a-generation decision right.
How Gutting CDC May Impact Your Health
“Public health is the mom of science. She does everything, and no one notices until she stops doing it.” —The Economist
Loyalty Test? What Loyalty Test?
There are some things you just don’t talk about.
SBUSD Students Defend and Define Arts Education
In SBUSD’s $230 million budget, arts are a relatively inexpensive investment that immediately pays dividends; students with access to arts education are five times less likely to drop out.
Don’t Get Hooked by Ragebait
Information pollution levels are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid choking on it.
Need to Protect Medicaid Funding for Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Medical Center is the only public hospital in Santa Barbara County, one of the largest employers locally, and the backbone of health care for more than 60,000 residents, military personnel, and all those who rely on our services.
Going Green, Saving Green
By solar-powering eight county facilities, the county will effectively double its renewable energy generation, saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars over the coming decades.
