Author: Indy Staff

Letters By Nicholas Miller, S.B. | Tue Oct 20, 2026 | 3:11pm

Teaching and Accountability

Treating the blackface episode as the definitive embodiment of every racial harm in the district risks both over-punishing the young people involved and under-addressing the broader institutional issues.

Sneddon’s Achievements on Council Are Legion
Opinion By Shelley Bookspan | Mon Oct 19, 2026 | 5:30pm

Sneddon’s Achievements on Council Are Legion

In the upcoming election, City of Santa Barbara voters have the opportunity to choose a candidate of exceptional intellect, dedication, and moral fiber as our next mayor, Kristen Sneddon.

Letters By Andrew Norris, S.B. | Mon Oct 19, 2026 | 3:05pm

Consequences

How can any of us complain about Trump’s nepotism and corruption if we accept it at a Santa Barbara elementary school?

Letters By Loy Beardsmore, S.B. | Mon Oct 19, 2026 | 12:40pm

Santa Barbara Needs Leaders Who Listen and Deliver

Leadership is measured by whether elected officials listen, respond, and deliver. That is why I support Monte Wilson for the District 4 City Council seat and Eric Friedman for mayor.

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