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.
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Melodee Buzzard’s Mother Released from Custody with GPS Monitor
Ashlee Buzzard is scheduled to appear in court next week after pleading not guilty to a false imprisonment charge unrelated to her 9-year-old daughter’s disappearance last month.
Bill That Will End Federal Shutdown Will Cause Healthcare Costs to Jump for Tens of Thousands on Central Coast
Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal calls the bill “ridiculous” and says he will not vote for it.
The Queens of BARBARA
The monthly drag show at Eos Lounge is a silly, sexy good time.
Legal Battle over SNAP Continues After USDA Orders States to Take Back Benefits
In Santa Barbara County, all November benefits have been distributed.
Journalist and Political Commentator Ezra Klein Packs Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre
As part of UCSB’s Arts and Lectures Series, Klein talked politics, place, polarization and prosperity.
Detectives Believe Mother of Missing 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard Used Different Wigs During Out-of-State Road Trip
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office also released video footage showing Melodee and her mother, Ashlee, at a rental car facility in Lompoc.
Santa Barbara County SNAP Recipients to Receive Delayed Benefits Today
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release SNAP benefits on Thursday. Santa Barbara County has received the money to distribute.
Developers of Eight-Story Building Behind Mission Sue State, City of Santa Barbara
The Mission LLC says recently passed housing law singles out its project and alleges that the City of Santa Barbara does not have a compliant housing element.
More than 55,000 People in Santa Barbara County Could Be Short on Food: Here Are Some Resources Looking to Help
Local nonprofits and organizations are stepping up to fill the gap left by a lack of SNAP benefits distributed by the federal government this month.
