Historic Blue Wave Lifts All Dem Boats in November Midterm Election
Dueling Dems Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon remain neck and neck in Santa Barbara mayoral race.
Author: Nick Welsh
No Gratitude over Katy Perry’s Gratitude Canyon Project
Hundreds of Goleta Valley residents sign petition to stop overnight camp, citing noise, traffic, and evacuation concerns.
Santa Barbara Judge Thomas Anderle: Good-Bye and Thank You After 30 Years on Bench
The 91-year-old judge receives a surprise send-off from attorneys, judges, and courthouse regulars.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Emergency Intervention in California Elections
Of the 20,000 alleged non-citizens casting ballots, 180 reportedly originated in Santa Barbara County.
Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale
On eve of November 3 election, Friedman still leads in campaign fundraising.
Sable Donates $110,000 to Defeat North County Progressive
Ricardo Valencia takes on ICE and petroleum industry.
Santa Barbara County’s Election Czar Stayed Silent When DOJ Threated Election
Federal attorney demands proof of citizenship of 180 ‘likely’ fraudsters.
Santa Barbara County Faces Losing the California Coastal Commission
The Federal government threatens to remove the state from the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Honored for Gun Violence Prevention
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services named the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office as 2026 honoree.
Santa Barbara County Elections Czar Silent Amid Election Questions
The federal government sent letters threatening legal action against counties who did not purge alleged noncitizen voters.
