Research Funding for UC Santa Barbara and Other Universities Doesn’t Make the Cut Science & Tech By Callie Fausey A $12 billion state bond measure missed the deadline for the November 2026 ballot.
Former School Board President Gabe Escobedo to Run for Santa Barbara City Council Election 2026 By Ryan P. Cruz Escobedo has already earned the endorsements from outgoing District 6 Councilmember Meagan Harmon and the S.B. County Democratic Party.
Four Weeks Later, Final Primary Election Results in for Santa Barbara County Election 2026 By Nick Welsh The county has purchased a new ballot-sorting machine to expedite election results.
Purple Reign: Buellton Mayor Pushes Past Partisanship to Make City ‘Simply Fabulous’ Politics By Christina McDermott
A Tax on Billionaires Qualified for the November Ballot. Five Things to Know About the Measure Election 2026 By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters
June Primary Results Update: 50-Year Judge Unseated, Runoff Race Set for North County Supervisorial Seat Election 2026 By Nick Welsh
California Insurance Commissioner Race Is Set: Kim vs. Allen Election 2026 By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters
Election Update: Republican Steve Hilton to Face Becerra in November Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters
Democrat Xavier Becerra Advances to November Race for California Governor Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Unprocessed Ballots Report Announcement By Office of California Secretary of State
Challenger in Santa Barbara Judicial Race Eclipses Incumbent in Latest Ballot Count Election 2026 By Nick Welsh