Thousands of Santa Barbara Residents Set to Lose Food Assistance
The Trump administration’s new SNAP eligibility requirements go into effect on June 1, when approximately one in eight CalFresh recipients statewide may lose their assistance.
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Third No Kings Protest Scheduled for Saturday
Santa Barbara joins 3,000 other communities around the world in what organizers say will be one of the largest peaceful protests in U.S. history.
Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Says Farm Bill Ignores ‘Devastating SNAP Cuts’ in ‘Big Ugly Bill’
SNAP’s new work requirements will pose more hurdles for people seeking food assistance.
Santa Barbara’s Rep. Carbajal Responds to Hegseth’s Alleged Illegal Order to ‘Kill Everyone’ in Caribbean Strike
Congressmember Carbajal says if the allegations are true, the order is murder.
Santa Barbara Rep. Salud Carbajal Condemns President’s Violent Rhetoric After Six Democrats’ Viral Video on Illegal Orders
Several veterans in Congress posted a video last week directing service members to refuse illegal orders; Trump called the move “punishable by death.”
SNAP Is Back Following Government Shutdown, Putting a Pause on Back-and-Forth Legal Battles
As part of the agreed-upon budget, food stamps are funded through September 2026, but Agriculture Secretary Rollins says people may have to reapply.
Rep. Carbajal Blasts Thousands of ‘Needless Federal Layoffs’
In Santa Barbara County, layoffs could impact taxpayers, folks in Section 8 housing, and more.
How Will Government Shutdown Impact Santa Barbara County?
The U.S. government has shut down after Senators voted against both Republican and Democrat stopgap funding bills. Here’s what will, and will not, be affected.
Healthcare Cuts at the Center of Government Shutdown Debate
Update: Stalemate in Congress over federal budget leads to first government shutdown since 2019.
Big Build Behind Santa Barbara Mission Slated for Environmental Review
The eight-story building proposed behind the mission would be “de-exempt” from CEQA under State Senator Monique Limón’s just-passed amendments to state law.
