SNAP Is Back Following Government Shutdown, Putting a Pause on Back-and-Forth Legal Battles
As part of the agreed-upon budget, food stamps are funded through September 2026, but Agriculture Secretary Rollins says people may have to reapply.
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Bill That Will End Federal Shutdown Will Cause Healthcare Costs to Jump for Tens of Thousands on Central Coast
Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal calls the bill “ridiculous” and says he will not vote for it.
California Lawmakers Found Money for These Pet Projects Even as They Slashed the Budget
California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks in the state budget to benefit their districts — and help them get re-elected.
Journalist and Political Commentator Ezra Klein Packs Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre
As part of UCSB’s Arts and Lectures Series, Klein talked politics, place, polarization and prosperity.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 38 Years in Congress
Her retirement, which comes amid Democrats’ cries for a new generation of leadership, sets the stage for a showdown between a progressive challenger and a well-known moderate state senator.
More than 55,000 People in Santa Barbara County Could Be Short on Food: Here Are Some Resources Looking to Help
Local nonprofits and organizations are stepping up to fill the gap left by a lack of SNAP benefits distributed by the federal government this month.
It’s Official: Scott Wiener Is Running for Nancy Pelosi’s Seat in Congress
State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco launched his campaign for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s seat. His long–awaited announcement comes even as Pelosi demurs on whether she’ll retire or run for a 19th term.
What Went Wrong When Marines Fired over Interstate 5? California Leaders Demand Answers
Several California lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump administration after shrapnel rained down on Interstate 5 over the weekend during a live fire event that was part of the Marines’ 250th anniversary celebration.
‘The Radical Left Democrats Shut Down the Government,’ Says Los Padres National Forest Website
Carbajal calls for investigation into apparent Hatch Act violation.
Santa Barbara Lawmaker Passes Bill Requiring Independent Review of In-Custody Deaths
Assemblymember Gregg Hart’s FACTS Act is aimed at avoiding the “inherent conflict of interest” of having the sheriff act as the coroner in jailhouse deaths.
