It’s Official: California Picks Xavier Becerra to Replace Gavin Newsom Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Democrat Xavier Becerra easily won for race for governor in the most populous Democratic state in the country.
Petition to Open State Street Reaches Goal to Qualify for Referendum Business By Ryan P. Cruz The petition earned 6,000 signatures; the referendum would force the Santa Barbara City Council to repeal or place the issue on the ballot.
Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum Video By Indy Staff The discussion included candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Kristen Sneddon.
June Primary Results Update: 50-Year Judge Unseated, Runoff Race Set for North County Supervisorial Seat Election 2026 By Nick Welsh
Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Decries ‘$70 Billion Blank Check’ to Immigration Enforcement Immigration By Jean Yamamura
Democrat Xavier Becerra Advances to November Race for California Governor Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters
Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Joins Nearly 100 House Democrats Calling for Release of Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz Politics By Jean Yamamura
Santa Barbara Congressmember Carbajal Issues Statement in Support of Israel Following Attack by Iran Politics By Callie Fausey