In a special ‘Newsmakers TV’ episode, ‘Independent’ columnist Nick Welsh reprises his exclusive reporting about the fast-moving Sable Oil story, as California faces off with Trump amid war with Iran.
In her interview, Jackson describes her decades-long ambition to pass equal pay legislation and how Oscar-award winning Patricia Arquette “lit the match” under her efforts as a California state senator.
Desmadre Media hosted the event, which took place at Foundation Press in Old Town Goleta on February 28.
Next Monday, a special public forum convenes amid ongoing attacks by Trump’s masked paramilitary agents on local neighborhoods, families and those bearing witness, presented by Dem Women of S.B.
One year to the day after Trump’s inauguration, Newsmakers TV’s All-Star Panel of National Political Pundits returns to evaluate the damage done to date and offer their forecasts on what comes next.
Residents and organizers speak out against the escalating federal immigration enforcement across the country.
Watch the 2025 Local Heroes Luncheon and hear from our honorees.
Gavin Newsom set forth a pro-Democratic gerrymander of California to fight a pro-Republican gerrymander in Texas. Santa Barbara Newsmakers’ panel of experts demystifies the issues and personalities behind the fight.
Behind the scenes at UC Santa Barbara Library, the Department of Special Research Collections is home to rare and unique books, manuscripts, photographs, films and music recordings — plus a team of curators and archivists tasked with preserving the holdings and ensuring public access.
Watch the 2025 Indy Awards celebrating theater splendor in Santa Barbara.
