Randy Rowse Bows Out of Santa Barbara Mayoral Race: ‘It’s Just Time’
Santa Barbara’s 51st mayor announces he will not be seeking reelection after serving one term as mayor.
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Eric Swalwell to Resign from Congress Following Sex Assault Allegations
Swalwell said he would step down from the office he’s held since 2013 but continued to deny the allegations against him by four separate women.
Judge Rejects Green Party Candidate’s Bid to Appear on California Governor Ballots
Rudolph “Butch” Ware, an associate professor of history at UC Santa Barbara who wants to be governor, argued that the Secretary of State’s office inappropriately disqualified him even after he filed the necessary tax documents.
State of Play: As Rivals Sprint to June 2 Primary, a Guide to the Governor’s Race
With no clear favorites emerging from the crowded field of candidates, California’s leading political data analyst now puts the odds of a one-two Republican finish in the primary at nearly one in four.
Republican Steve Hilton Campaigns for Governor in Santa Barbara, Promotes ‘Califordable’ Agenda
The former Fox News commentator, who is leading several recent polls in the tight governor’s race, calls California the “worst-performing state in America” and promises to end state’s sanctuary policies.
Santa Barbara City Council Considers Tax Measures for November Ballot
With an upcoming budget deficit, the city is looking to increase revenues with potential taxes on tourism or property sales.
Showdown Brewing for Santa Barbara County Clerk, Recorder, Assessor’s Post?
It remains unclear whether candidate Melinda Greene will have to run against her former boss — Joe Holland, the incumbent county clerk, recorder, and assessor since 2003 — in this June’s election.
Santa Barbara County Democratic Party Endorses Kyle Slattery for County Auditor-Controller
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party is proud to announce its endorsement of Kyle Slattery for County Auditor-Controller.
Santa Barbara County Sales Tax Initiative Dead in the Cradle
Supervisors lack four-vote super majority to place proposed one percent sales tax increase on the June ballot.
Santa Barbara County Democrats Endorse Kristen Sneddon for Mayor
Sneddon was selected out of a crowded field of Democrat candidates in the race for Santa Barbara mayor.
