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Watch: As SB Mayor’s Race Hangs in the Balance, a Big Generational Shift at City Hall and Valencia Gains in No. County
In a new episode of Newsmakers TV, our All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists sifts through the entrails of Tuesday’s election, and argues loudly about…
15 hrs ago
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Watch: LAT Political Analyst Mark Barabak Dissects the Midterms - Democrats Now “Have an Opportunity, Not a Mandate”
From Maine to Alaska, Donald Trump’s MAGA Republicans were stomped, skunked and sent packing, as Dems won big majorities in House and Senate…
Nov 6
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Stunning in Size and Sweep, the Blue Wave Election Is a Long Overdue Repudiation of Trumpism
By winning Senate and House seats in southern and midwestern states where they have long been uncompetitive, Democrats opened a few cracks in the…
Nov 4
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A New Start for Santa Barbara News-Press
Jan 22, 2025
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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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Late Voters’ Special: Kristen, Eric Make Final Pitches; Newsmakers’ Complete Election Guide to SB Mayor and City Council Races
For those who prefer an old school stroll to the polls, or just woke up and realized the election is nigh, here’s a listing of the best of our 2026…
Nov 3
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To Truly Contain Trump, Dems Must Win U.S. Senate as Well as the House: A Guide to the Seven Key Races
The authoritative Cook Report breaks down Tuesday’s Senate map, with a clear-eyed analysis of candidate strength, key scenarios and plausible outcomes.
Nov 1
Watch: Pre-Election Special - Breaking Down the Baffling State Ballot; SB Mayor & Council; Pivotal Supes Contest
Newsmakers TV’s All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists explains and analyzes the most critical and contentious choices facing Santa Barbara voters as…
Oct 30
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