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The Trumps had flown halfway around the world so that Donald could receive yet another award.
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Nick Offerman Brings ‘Big Woodchuck’ to Santa Barbara on February 10
Lobero Theatre to host an evening of comedy, storytelling, and craftsmanship.
Robert Landau Talks ‘Art Deco Los Angeles’ in Santa Barbara
Chaucer’s Books will host a talk and signing benefiting AIA Santa Barbara on February 11.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Agreement Protecting $4.9 Billion in Funding for California Schools
OAKLAND —In a complete and final victory, CaliforniaAttorney General Rob Bonta today announced an agreement permanently blocking the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to
Attorney General Bonta Defeats Trump Administration in Court Again, Continues Protecting Over $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a court order that continues blocking the Trump Administration’s illegal attempt to freeze over
“100 Years of Black History Month: A Living Legacy” Panel Discussion, at the CEC Hub, Sunday, February 15, 2026 Presented by Santa Barbara Black Culture House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Santa Barbara Black Culture House continues its Black History Month programming with a panel
Proposition 13: Why It’s Often Misunderstood and Why It Still Matters
Every so often, a familiar complaint bubbles up: “Why does my neighbor pay a few thousand dollars a year in property taxes while mine is in the tens of thousands?” It sounds unfair at first blush. But that reaction usually skips an important fact: TIMING. And timing is exactly what Proposition 13 was designed to address.
Festival Forecast | Monday, February 9, 2026
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Trump’s Energy Policy Isn’t About Security
Trump’s claim that “oil equals security” is a dangerous strategy to protect an outdated and unequal power structure. It’s economically self-defeating because the world is moving on.
Only System Change Will Restore Our Democracy
A dysfunctional United States government is fertile ground for an authoritarian takeover.
