Where the Special Interests Roam

What possible reason would these veteran oil lobbyists have for going out on a limb for one Democrat against another?

The Politics of Ethics

It’s a lot harder to get (re)elected if you “tell voters what they need to hear, not what they want to hear,” but I would far rather be told the truth than what a candidate thinks will get my vote.

Re-Elect Joan Hartmann

I am writing in support of reelecting Joan Hartmann for Santa Barbara County 3rd District Supervisor.

Grateful for New Cannabis Ag

As a small, local restaurant in Carpinteria, I’ve seen the benefits of the cannabis industry on our economy first-hand.

Vote Elizabeth Warren

After just two state results, Elizabeth Warren is still very much in this presidential race.

Das Is ‘Sin Verguenza’

Carpinteria nurseries adjacent to residential communities and public­ school facilities have converted from fragrant flower farms to pungent marijuana farming operations.

Joan Hartmann: An Inspiration

I want to express my gratitude for 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann’s eminent approachability, pragmaticism, and humble respect for her constituents.

Joan’s Efforts at the 154

Joan Hartmann has addressed the traffic safety issue at the Highway 101/154/246 triangle.

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