Will Santa Barbara Supervisors Shut Down Onshore Oil?
The board takes baby steps toward doing just that, voting to fund a $250,000 “amortization study” to determine just how long existing operators must be allowed to continue producing oil and gas.
Nick Welsh
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Election Mail-In Ballot Rules Have Changed, so Vote Early — but Not Often
Don’t let your voting rights get 86ed by the 47th president’s Post Office.
Widows and Children, a Bigger Jail, and Santa Barbara County Budget Woes
Supes cut $70 million and 400 jobs, adding 512 jail beds at $212 million.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Try to Take Stand Against ICE
What can county government do to protect people from violent actions?
All Five Supes Endorse Melinda Greene over Incumbent Joe Holland for Clerk-Recorder, Assessor, and Elections Seat
Holland, who said he has not been in the office for the past 18 months due to health issues, was the only department head not to show up in person for last week’s three-day budget preview marathon.
City of Santa Barbara’s E-Bike Accidents and Citations at a Glance
Police Chief Kelly Gordon reports there have been 108 e-bike accidents recorded between May 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, including 11 serious injuries and one fatality.
Blood Bath Coming to Santa Barbara Clinics
Public Health and Social Services face most of the county’s budget cuts.
Music Academy’s Big Plans for Downtown Santa Barbara Get Warm Embrace
The Historic Landmarks Commission gives its blessing to the revised architectural renderings for the academy’s proposed music instruction, rehearsal, and performance hub on State Street.
Randy Rowse Bows Out of Santa Barbara Mayoral Race: ‘It’s Just Time’
Santa Barbara’s 51st mayor announces he will not be seeking reelection after serving one term as mayor.
BCycle Gets Clean Air Grant to Expand Low-Income Santa Barbara Ridership
More bikes, docks, stations, and bilingual outreach.
