Remembering Barney Brantingham
For decades in his column, he wrote the real-time narrative history of Santa Barbara, then in real-life became a community hero by choosing journalistic principle and ethics over a job he loved
Jerry Roberts
Recent Stories
Staggering to 100 Days: Trump Support Collapsing Amid- Disapproval of Agenda, Fears of Recession
The reality TV show president is sure to holler “fake news” about a consistent series of devastating new polls, but it’s clear he has misread his mandate and overreached with unpopular MAGA policies.
‘The Fear Quotient Definitely Has Ratcheted Up’
As alarm spreads in immigrant communities, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown untangles the conflict between California’s “Sanctuary State” law and Trump’s push for mass deportations.
The Three Biggest Lies in Trump’s Speech
The president lies like he breathes, but some alternative facts are more far-reaching than others.
Bad News & Good News
A clown car of grifters and hacks in D.C. a breath of fresh air in S.B.
Gregg Hart on Trump Fears and Sable Pipeline Shocker
‘Washington is not going to control decisions we make in California,’ says Santa Barbara’s state assemblymember, who also shares his reactions to a surprise waiver granted to Sable Offshore Corp.
Short, Brutish and Cruel: Five Takeaways from Tuesday’s Historic Election
Was this the last time we’ll get to vote for president?
One Day to Go: Amid Trump Meltdowns, Shock Poll Shows Women Voters Breaking Huge for Harris
A stunning, high-quality poll, released over the weekend, reported that overwhelming support among likely women voters has given Kamala Harris a lead over Donald Trump in Iowa.
The Great Debate over Measure P
Lanny Ebenstein and Wade Cowper face off against Marsha Croninger and Dale Francisco over Santa Barbara City College’s proposed $198 million bond to improve campus facilities.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Attends Hope Ranch Fundraiser
Sunday’s event, sponsored by the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara, raised $100,000 to flip the House of Representatives.
