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Watch: Kristen Just Handed Eric an Issue that Re-Shapes SB Mayor's Race; Budget, STRs, Music Academy
As city finances suddenly dominate the agenda, the campaigns of moderate candidates for Santa Barbara city council seats may get an animating boost in…
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Jerry Roberts
As Carp Growers Rush to Install Pot Odor Controls, Neighbors Say Enforcement Efforts Fall Short
County authorities insist slow and steady progress is being made, but after 8 years and 4,000 complaints, residents are beyond weary, as growers find…
Jun 8
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In an Uncommon Commencement Address, Joyce Dudley Urges "Conscience and Kindness" to the Class of '26
Santa Barbara County's former District Attorney brought the full range of her lived experience to the tough task of offering advice to young people…
Jun 7
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A New Start for Santa Barbara News-Press
Jan 22, 2025
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Scenes from the Opposition...
Jun 15, 2025
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The 3 Biggest Lies in Trump's Speech
Jan 21, 2025
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Call It By Its Name: A Coup
Feb 2, 2025
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"The Fear Quotient Definitely Has Ratcheted Up"
Jan 24, 2025
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SB's MAGA Outlet Smears Salud with Through-the-Looking Glass "Illegal" Charge
Feb 25, 2025
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Watch: Startling Shift Surfaces in SB Vote Update; Food Stamp Cuts Kick In; Scope of ICE Arrests Revealed; Paseo Redux
On-the-ground reports detail the local human misery inflicted by Trump Administration, as challenger surges ahead in race for SB judge and City Hall…
Jun 5
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Political Tales of the Weird: Five Takeaways from the Election
From Woody Allen aphorisms to AI slop, Tuesday's election provided a raft of results that offered surprise, confirmation of historic trends, and deep…
Jun 4
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Watch (or Listen): Emergency Pre-Election Edition - Intel and Wrap-Ups for Gov, Assessor, Supes, Judicial Races
In a special Three-Amigos episode, Josh and Nick join Jerry to break down the latest on the news-making, high-profile campaigns for the June 2 primary.
Jun 1
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