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Watch: Ready, Set, Run - Handicapping the Races for SB Mayor and Council with the Candidates Primed at the Starting Line
With 88 days left before the election, News-Press Editor Josh Molina joins the genial host for a railbird's view of the contests to decide the majority…
7 hrs ago
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Op-Ed: Who Is "Strong Towns" - and Is Our Town Santa Barbara One to Fix, or a Model to Preserve?
A prominent local architect challenges the assumptions of a newcomer community group that favors public comment pressure and courting politicians over…
Aug 6
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1-on-1. SB’s City Council District 6 is Dominated by Renters. Realtor Alexander Stoeber Is Selling Himself to Them as “the Change Candidate”
Having overcome enormous personal adversity, the high-energy and sunny candidate has built a successful life in Santa Barbara and says he's ready to…
Aug 4
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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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Reports: With $137K in the Bank, Eric Holds 3-to-1 Edge Over Kristen in SB Mayor's Race Fundraising; Devon-Monte's $50K D4 Duel
In a surprise, moderate council member Friedman substantially outraised liberal colleague Sneddon, according to the first round of campaign finance…
Aug 4
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1-1. In SB Council D5 Race, Newcomer James Zurlinden Promises to be a "Voice for Working People" at City Hall
A political novice, James Zurlinden decided last year to run for Santa Barbara City Council, driven by frustration at feeling constantly “worked up” and…
Aug 2
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Watch: Trump's New Blank Check for Sable Offshore Oil; Endangered Species Act Endangered; Political Fallout from Rent Control Clash
Newsmakers' All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists returns, as Nick Welsh, Callie Fausey and Josh Molina join the genial host to break down Santa…
Jul 31
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