Students, elected officials, activists hold widespread demonstrations to protest ICE
Large crowds of people gathered to protest ICE and the Trump administration. Students walked out of class and elected officials held a press conference at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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‘Know your rights’ efforts hampered by reality of ICE’s forced-entry tactics
It’s growing increasingly difficult to inform immigrants of their rights when those rights are being chipped away, advocacy and legal groups say.
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The race for the next governor of California represents a critical battleground in the epic fight of the people vs. corporations.
Tourism summit spotlights Santa Barbara’s strength as a tourism destination
Santa Barbara was named one of the Best Places to Visit in 2026, according to Travel + Leisure, citing its Mediterranean climate, beaches and scenic landscapes.
California ramps up food access efforts
The California Association of Food Banks reports as much as a 40% increase in demand for food compared to last year at this time.
Santa Barbara teachers union pushes for 7th period at junior high schools; district says not a bargaining issue
English-language learners are deprived of taking an elective because they must take an English-support class. The Santa Barbara Teachers Association wants to give those students options.
Grandfather who died in ICE custody had felt ill for weeks, daughter says
The man is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the first few weeks of 2026.
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