Salud: Biden Right on Afghan Policy, Wrong on Pullout Deadline
Rep. Carbajal also says he won’t endorse Cathy Murillo in Santa Barbara mayor’s race.
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SBUSD Chief: As New Academic Year Starts, “We’re 150 Percent Committed to Keeping Our Schools Open”
Amid community conflict, Dr. Maldonado is sure about one thing: Santa Barbara Unified schools will open on Tuesday — then stay open.
Mayor Cathy Murillo Lags Randy Rowse in 2021 Campaign Fundraising
Deborah Schwartz in ’21 cash dash, council hopeful Barrett Reed nets $25 per voter.
Santa Barbara Mayor’s Three Top Challengers Meet (Virtually) Face-to-Face
Cathy Murillo steers clear of rivals James Joyce III, Randy Rowse, and Deborah Schwartz.
Challenger Barrett Reed States His Case Against Sneddon; Admits Missed City Election Votes
He initially claimed a registration mix-up but then later took responsibility for feeling “disconnected” from local government.
Newsmakers One-on-One: A Conversation on Critical Race Theory — What It Is and What It Isn’t
Dr. Jean Beaman unpacks the political conflicts over critical race theory.
Only Two Elections for Santa Barbara in an Off Year
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced what everyone already knew: There are enough signatures on recall petitions — 1,719,900 to be precise — to put the governor’s recall on a statewide ballot.
How Tax Payouts Fueled Newsom’s Spending Spree
Sacramento fiscal honcho H.D. Palmer explains why his doomsday forecast last May was totally wrong.
News Commentary | Wagner ‘Hit Piece’ Sources Left ‘Snail Tracks,’ Says McElroy
Pat McElroy, ‘the best natural politician operating in Santa Barbara County that nobody ever voted for,” returned to Newsmakers TV last week with multiple matters on his mind — and on his chest.
Excessive Force Claims Against Sheriff’s Office Have Cost S.B. County Millions
Jerry Roberts and Tyler Hayden go behind-the-scenes.