News Commentary: Congratulations Mr. President-Elect: Joe Biden Wins the First Great Battle for the “Soul of America”
Jerry Roberts reflects on on Trump’s past presidency and celebrates Biden’s win.
Author: Jerry Roberts
Andy Caldwell on Salud Carbajal
Three days before a showdown debate, Republican congressional candidate Andy Caldwell previewed his strategy with a series of blistering attacks against Democratic Rep. Salud Carbajal, painting him as an ineffective, partisan puppet of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Salud Emerges from Quarantine
Talks illness, relief funds, SCOTUS — hits back on Pelosi attack.
Poll: Prop. 15, Measure That Seeks to Rewrite California’s Landmark Proposition 13, Holds Small Lead
The contentious November ballot initiative would raise property taxes for many corporate and commercial property owners by $7 billion-12 billion annually, a non-partisan poll shows.
8 Tuesdays to Go: Although Biden Solidly Leads National Polls Dems Fear Another ‘Inversion Election’
Eight Tuesdays before the Nov. 3 election – that’s 55 days for those keeping score at home – nearly a
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Move to Santa Barbara
Originally published online at Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts
Major Questions Loom about SBPD Citizen Review Program
City of Santa Barbara looks at options for establishing a police oversight system.
California’s Economic Pandemic
Amid massive uncertainty, Gov. Newsom sends lawmakers a crisis budget.
Matt Kettmann and Jerry Roberts Talk About the Pandemic’s Impact on Local Restaurants and Businesses
They talk about Kettmann’s reporting, conversations and interviews with business owners, vintners, grocery workers, brewers, distillers and more.
Police Chief Lori Luhnow Speaks with Jerry Roberts
In this interview with Newsmakers, Luhnow reveals changes that the pandemic has forced.