Federal Government Defunds Public Media
Congress has clawed back $1.1 billion in funds to NPR, PBS, and local community public radio and TV stations. How will the cuts impact Santa Barbara County?
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What U.S. House Vote to Defund Public Media Means for Santa Barbara
The Trump administration’s move to claw back public media funding would affect local radio and TV stations across the country, including here.
What Federal Cuts to SNAP Would Mean for Santa Barbara County
The changes to SNAP would also lower the age of dependents from under 18 years old to 6 and younger.
‘This Is Trump 1.0 on Steroids’
‘This Is Trump 1.0 on Steroids’ Santa Barbara Rep. Salud Carbajal Talks Trump’s First 100 Days of Second Term By
Reign of Administrative (T)error
How Trump’s first 100 days in office have shaken out in Santa Barbara.
ICYMI: 100 Days of Trump, 59 Stories from the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’
Catch up on our reporting so far on Washington’s ripple effects on our region.
Update: Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze Following Widespread Confusion, Lawsuits
Those using the Medicaid system, law enforcement agencies, education agencies, and research institutions were all reportedly affected by the freeze, which was called off after a federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday.
The Race Is on for Goleta City Council
Two incumbents face two challengers for two seats.
‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the November 2022 Election
Our picks for state and local ballot measures plus South County Schools, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Congress, and state assembly races.
Where to Drop Off Your Primary Election Ballot in Santa Barbara County
Mail-in ballots are due at 8 p.m. tonight.
