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Billionaire Tom Steyer, candidate for governor, draws more than 400 people in packed Santa Barbara town hall forum

Billionaire Tom Steyer, candidate for governor, draws more than 400 people in packed Santa Barbara town hall forum

Tom Steyer looks to build momentum in the aftermath of Eric Swalwell’s exit, saying he will fight Trump and defend immigrants.

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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Susan Page to discuss Queen Elizabeth II’s influence on U.S. presidents at News-Press event

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Susan Page to discuss Queen Elizabeth II’s influence on U.S. presidents at News-Press event

‘I have a responsibility’: Architect Cass Ensberg combines artistry and activism

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‘I have a responsibility’: Architect Cass Ensberg combines artistry and activism

Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse cancels re-election bid, leaving three Democrats vying for top spot

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Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse cancels re-election bid, leaving three Democrats vying for top spot

Soltopia hailed as a success, but some Isla Vista businesses say they were left out of the party

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Soltopia hailed as a success, but some Isla Vista businesses say they were left out of the party

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Investigation: ICE arrests at county jails far more frequent than official reports show

Investigation: ICE arrests at county jails far more frequent than official reports show

by Lillian Perlmutter • Santa Barbara News-Press April 2, 2026April 6, 2026

Feel the boom: More and bigger SpaceX launches are coming to Santa Barbara County

Feel the boom: More and bigger SpaceX launches are coming to Santa Barbara County

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

The fight between Santa Barbara County and Sable oil: What happens next?

The fight between Santa Barbara County and Sable oil: What happens next?

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Santa Barbara County Supervisors to greenhouse pot growers: ‘Enough is enough’

Santa Barbara County Supervisors to greenhouse pot growers: ‘Enough is enough’

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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Santa Barbara considers discounted $70 monthly parking fee at Parking Lot 2 for downtown workers

Santa Barbara considers discounted $70 monthly parking fee at Parking Lot 2 for downtown workers

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

State of the City Chamber event highlights economic priorities, regional coordination across South Coast

State of the City Chamber event highlights economic priorities, regional coordination across South Coast

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Santa Barbara takes first steps toward renaming Calle Cesar Chavez

Santa Barbara takes first steps toward renaming Calle Cesar Chavez

by Anika Brodnansky April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Local officials sound alarm after News-Press investigation of ICE jailhouse arrests

Local officials sound alarm after News-Press investigation of ICE jailhouse arrests

by Lillian Perlmutter • Santa Barbara News-Press April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

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Carpinteria’s $90 million water recycling project—a first for Santa Barbara County—will break ground In May

Carpinteria’s $90 million water recycling project—a first for Santa Barbara County—will break ground In May

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Will Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts merge?

Will Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts merge?

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Riding high, the Botanic Garden celebrates 100 Years

Riding high, the Botanic Garden celebrates 100 Years

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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Ray Ford: Arlington peak or bust

Ray Ford: Arlington peak or bust

by Ray Ford April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Bob Sulnick: Amateur rule has been a disaster

Bob Sulnick: Amateur rule has been a disaster

by Robert Sulnick April 7, 2026April 15, 2026

Ray Ford: From the breakwater to the mountains, relishing the views—and moments

Ray Ford: From the breakwater to the mountains, relishing the views—and moments

by Ray Ford April 5, 2026April 12, 2026

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Who is Indivisible SB? Meet the team behind Saturday’s No Kings 3 rally in Santa Barbara

Who is Indivisible SB? Meet the team behind Saturday’s No Kings 3 rally in Santa Barbara

by Patricia Stark • Special for the News-Press March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Disclosure opens Santa Barbara Bowl season with a full-capacity dance floor

Disclosure opens Santa Barbara Bowl season with a full-capacity dance floor

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Forward march: Santa Barbara Unified to turn Armory into modern career-tech space

Forward march: Santa Barbara Unified to turn Armory into modern career-tech space

by Aston Smith • Special for the News-Press April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Community announcements

2026 Kids Draw Architecture session to take place Sunday at Riviera Park

2026 Kids Draw Architecture session to take place Sunday at Riviera Park

by Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Santa Barbara World War II veteran Stanley Isaac Clothier turns 105 Years Old

Santa Barbara World War II veteran Stanley Isaac Clothier turns 105 Years Old

by Chris Davis • Wave Communications April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Santa Barbara Airport celebrates launch of nonstop service to Chicago

Santa Barbara Airport celebrates launch of nonstop service to Chicago

by City of Santa Barbara April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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Review: Assassins slays at Center Stage Theatre

by Katie Laris April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Santa Barbara Mission celebrates opening of new ADA-compliant ramp

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Santa Barbara Mission celebrates opening of new ADA-compliant ramp

by Aston Smith • Special for the News-Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations

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Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Eric Swalwell withdraws from gubernatorial race

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Eric Swalwell withdraws from gubernatorial race

by Arturo Garcia April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Obituary: Ray Winn

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Obituary: Ray Winn

by Contributed April 12, 2026April 12, 2026