California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
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Santa Barbara Renters Need the ‘Full Picture’ on Stabilization
We shouldn’t have to choose between displacement today and decay tomorrow.
Poetry Connection | Year in Review, Resolutions, and Your Writing Goals
Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026.
Good Government
A unique blend of salty old folks and energetic, bright new talent populated the Office of the County Auditor-Controller.
State Street Ballet and the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra Perform an Out-of-This-World ‘Nutcracker’
Four sold-out performances filled the beautiful Granada Theatre December 19-21.
Aviso General de Lluvia para las Playas del Condado
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Debido a las lluvias que se prevé que continúen hasta la próxima semana, los Servicios de
General Rain Advisory for Countywide Beaches
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Due to the rainfall that is forecasted to continue into next week, Santa Barbara County Environmental
Attorney General Bonta Marks Major Litigation Victory as Trump Administration Backs Away from Its Efforts to Federalize and Deploy California National Guard
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw its legal effort to block an order
Year in Photos 2025
A visual look back on a memorable year through the shots of Ingrid Bostrom, Carl Perry, and our contributing photographers.
California Should Determine if Pipeline Is Safe to Operate
Sable Offshore Oil and federal government intervene to strip state of control.
