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Landlords Are Not Going to Jail

The 10 percent rent cap going back to the December 2017 emergency declaration expired when “that” disaster declaration (and its extensions) expired.

New Hotels During Drought?

Proposed self-check-in hotel — and all new hotels in Santa Barbara in general — during a historic drought.

On How Little Can We Live?

American taxpayers should be up in arms and madder than hell over the taxes they are paying every year.

About the Electoral College

The founders of the Electoral College were concerned that most voters would not have any direct knowledge of the candidates — something that remains true today.

Energy Independence

Scientists have been warning us for decades that the heat-trapping emissions from burning coal, oil, and natural gas are causing disease, death, and planetary disruption.

Too Many Bike Paths?

The City of Santa Barbara is now proceeding to impose bicycle access pathways on both Mission and Micheltorena Streets on the Westside.

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