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Responsibilities of the Prominent

Certain responsibilities in civic life require judgment, experience, and standing — qualities that arise from long-term investment in the community.

The Great Hunger

Food insecurity in our county is rampant. Local charities are generous. But is the donated food good for those in need? Or does the “charity food system” need to be re-envisioned?

More Than Just Words

In response to the county supervisors’ question at a meeting, what can county government do to protect people from violent actions, here’s an answer.

On Justice

As a candidate for Superior Court judge, I believe Santa Barbara County deserves courtrooms where every person, regardless of language or resources, feels truly heard and receives timely justice.

Pulp Fiction Presidency

Iran holds absolute power to strangle the world and American economy, which doesn’t fit Trump’s brand that the adored hero wins and the other guy is humiliated.

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