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Something Rotten at City Hall: How District Elections Skewed Big Vote on Rent Control; Winners & Losers

A bare majority of Santa Barbara’s City Council passed the most sweeping economic measure in a decade, amid high drama that generated Newsmakers hot…

Sep 30 • Jerry Roberts

New Reports: Eric Holds Big Fundraising Lead Over Kristen in Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts

Six weeks before the election, new campaign reports present a picture of how candidates in each race are positioned financially to communicate with…

Sep 28 • Jerry Roberts

Watch: A City Hall Brawl Between Allies Over Rent Control Heats Up Races for SB Mayor, Council

Newsmakers TV’s All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists unpacks the latest fight over rent stabilization - and analyzes how it impacts the contests to…

Sep 25 • Jerry Roberts

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