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“Teenage Wasteland” a Must See

Gripping from the first moment to the last, S.B. High School Theater Department’s unique original production of Teenage Wasteland is a must see.

S.B. Needs Homes not Hotel Rooms

On Tuesday, November 19, the Santa Barbara City Council will decide whether to approve, deny, or require an environmental impact report for the second biggest hotel in the city, a 250-room hotel on the east side of the Funk Zone.

Too Many Rocket Launches

I support the California Coastal Commission in their effort to disallow an ever-increasing number of rocket launches as Elon Musk is demanding.

Housing over Hotels

Santa Barbara needs housing for its creative community and workforce.

A District 1 Win

The latest vote tallies from the Santa Barbara County Elections Office show that our campaign for working families has won.

District 1 Outcome Will Bring Change

Thanks largely to the outcome of the District 1 race, Santa Barbarans concerned about the pace of development can look forward to a 2025 City Council majority finally willing to take a “we’re all in this together” look at planning for a livable cityscape and city skyline.

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