Responsible Balloon Disposal
A balloon artist’s perspective on a better path forward for Santa Barbara
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Dated Perceptions
When a 20-year-old adult is involved in a crime, their high school accolades from years prior are rarely relevant to the facts of the case.
The Unthinkable
Regarding the recent Angry Poodle column “Trump Will Try to Stop or Steal the Next Election,” I think Nick Welsh is right to raise the concern.
From “The Waltons” to “Yellowstone”
America has never had institutions designed to maximize the potential of its people. It was a patriarchal, imperial hierarchy from inception — designed not to optimize human development but to extract, control, and moralize dominance.
Major Storm Forecast for Santa Barbara County, February 15-20, 2026
The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant storm for Santa Barbara County expected to occur February 15-20, 2026. The
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Facing ‘Extinction Vortex,’ California Grants New Protections To Some Mountain Lions
State fish and game officials declared mountain lions in the Central Coast and Southern California threatened under the state’s endangered species act.
How Magavellian of You
There is no humor to be found in the tragedy unfolding in Minneapolis, but the attitudes and actions of those masked transgressors were actually summarized over 500 years ago in one of the most famous books in history.
Thank You for Stepping Up
To the students and faculty mentors of San Marcos — thank you for stepping out of your classrooms and into the public square to stand for what you believe is right, just, and worthy of attention.
California Sues as Trump Cuts $600M in Public Health Grants to Four States
The grants targeted help fund public health workforce and disease monitoring. Ending these grants could result in layoffs and worse health outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
