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A curious political action committee sprouts up amid Santa Barbara election chaos.
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Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Unified to Stick with Distance Learning Until January
School Board votes unanimously against in-person hybrid reopening in November.
Santa Barbara Public Health Breaks Down COVID-19 Cases by Demographics
Twentysomethings and Latinos disproportionately hit by coronavirus; county on the verge of entering the orange tier.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Vote to Give Themselves Pay Raise
With the 3-2 approval, the supervisors’ salaries will be increased by 3 percent.
Santa Barbara County Takes on Health Equity Gap and Halloween
The task force’s success could help Santa Barbara County move faster toward reopening businesses, as could a COVID-free Halloween.
Discussion with the Goleta USD Candidates
One incumbent faces five challengers in the most competitive district race in decades.
Carpinteria Cannabis Grower Makes Anti-Odor Pact with Santa Barbara Coalition for Responsible Cannabis
The trailblazing agreement ensures the plants’ odor will not disturb the surrounding community.
Santa Barbara County Officially Enters California’s Red Tier
More businesses can now reopen, and county supervisors pass an urgency ordinance to pause COVID-caused commercial evictions.
Six Scramble for Two Seats on Goleta Union School Board
One incumbent faces five challengers in the most competitive district race in decades.
School Board Candidate Greg Hammel Looks to Level the Playing Field at Goleta Union
The engineer, father of three, and youth sports coach explains why he’s running in the six-way race.
