Challenger Barrett Reed States His Case Against Sneddon; Admits Missed City Election Votes
He initially claimed a registration mix-up but then later took responsibility for feeling “disconnected” from local government.
Jerry Roberts
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Newsmakers One-on-One: A Conversation on Critical Race Theory — What It Is and What It Isn’t
Dr. Jean Beaman unpacks the political conflicts over critical race theory.
Only Two Elections for Santa Barbara in an Off Year
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced what everyone already knew: There are enough signatures on recall petitions — 1,719,900 to be precise — to put the governor’s recall on a statewide ballot.
How Tax Payouts Fueled Newsom’s Spending Spree
Sacramento fiscal honcho H.D. Palmer explains why his doomsday forecast last May was totally wrong.
News Commentary | Wagner ‘Hit Piece’ Sources Left ‘Snail Tracks,’ Says McElroy
Pat McElroy, ‘the best natural politician operating in Santa Barbara County that nobody ever voted for,” returned to Newsmakers TV last week with multiple matters on his mind — and on his chest.
Excessive Force Claims Against Sheriff’s Office Have Cost S.B. County Millions
Jerry Roberts and Tyler Hayden go behind-the-scenes.
SB’s Top Cop Talks Community Policing, Alternatives to Jail — and Eastside Double Murder Case
Acting chief Barney Melekian is a national authority on law enforcement reform.
Santa Barbara Teachers Plead for Vaccines
School reopening looms as early as February 26; educators and staff ask for priority in vaccine line.
James Joyce III Says He Is Running for Mayor
The Coffee with a Black Guy founder throws his hat into the ring.
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.
