About the Retention Election for California Appellate Justices
I ask for your “yes” vote to retain all appellate court justices on your November 2026 ballot.
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The Public Has Already Weighed In on State Street
The needs of downtown businesses have long been central to arguments for returning cars to State Street. Among the business owners who submitted public comments, however, 23 of 26 supported the pedestrian promenade.
Where Did Our Neighborhood Ballot Drop Boxes Go?
I am asking Registrar of Voters Joe Holland to restore official boxes in the Westside and Eastside by October 5, the date printed in the county voter guide for the start of drop box availability.
We Cannot Look Away from Cornell
Women and men who have been touched by sexual violence, at all of our colleges and universities are asking themselves: Will I be heard if I come forward?
Winning the Midterms as a Feminist Issue
Let’s remember that women have been a majority of the electorate for the past two decades.
NAACP Santa Barbara Strongly Condemns the Blackface Incident at San Marcos High
The latest racist incident at San Marcos High School and the mishandling of the response by school and district officials exemplifies the types of racial violence that have left invisible scars on generations of Black students in Santa Barbara schools.
Why the Visitor Economy Matters to Santa Barbara
Our leaders’ decisions about downtown vitality, special events, housing, short-term rentals, and taxation are community issues. Decisions that help make Santa Barbara safe, vibrant, welcoming, and economically healthy for residents also strengthen our appeal as a destination.
Enough Is Not a Strategy — Prevention Is
Here in Santa Barbara County, we have the opportunity to decide what kind of community we want to be. Do we continue responding after a young person has already experienced violence? Or do we invest earlier?
What’s at Stake for Santa Barbara Coastal Access
Opponents of short-term rentals say they’re defending neighborhood character and affordable housing, but a coastline priced for people who can absorb $600 a night isn’t preserving character — it’s installing a turnstile.
Housing Accountability Starts with an Accurate Record
Timely inspections were carried out; what was not timely were follow-ups and enforcement in 10 cases. We have successfully corrected that. The inspections demonstrate our inspectors were doing their job: identifying deficiencies and requiring corrections.
