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?
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Newly Passed Bill Would Prohibit Use of Old State Infrastructure for New Offshore Oil Drilling Proposed by Feds
Authored by Santa Barbara Assemblymember Gregg Hart, the bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk to be signed into law.
California Utilities to Reclaim Unused Money from School Air Conditioning Program
In a last-minute push, lawmakers tried to pass a proposal that would have extended the life of this school air conditioning program. At the 11th-hour, they couldn’t get support from the governor.
California Democrats Race to Ban Electric Shock Gloves Before ICE Buys Them
Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use them.
School Sex Abuse Bill Going to Newsom. Will He Sign the ‘Hard-Won’ Compromise?
California recently lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, leading to many cases against schools. A bill going to Gov. Gavin Newsom would raise the standard for evidence.
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.
Why Sex Abuse Survivors and Broke School Districts Are at Odds in Legislature’s Final Days
California counties and school districts have been flooded since 2019 with lawsuits from people who say they were sexually abused as children in schools, foster care and juvenile detention facilities. State lawmakers are struggling to balance counties’ and schools’ financial health with the incalculable cost of survivors’ trauma.
Mona’s Last Hurrah
Mona Miyasato receives a standing ovation and is praised for her transformative tenure on her last day.
Meta Censors Accounts of Santa Barbara Drag Queens, ICE Observers
BARBARA’s Instagram account was deactivated and SBResiste’s ability to live stream was revoked following unspecified violations of the company’s community guidelines, the groups say.
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.
