Katie Hawkins-Gaar • Special for Santa Barbara News-Press, Author at Santa Barbara News-Press

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Whose voices are heard — and whose are missing — in Santa Barbara news?

by Katie Hawkins-Gaar • Special for Santa Barbara News-Press November 3, 2025January 30, 2026

A group of people sitting around a table in a room with yellow and orange walls. One woman holds a smartphone.

Research reveals major coverage gaps in North County. Residents want that fixed

by Katie Hawkins-Gaar • Special for Santa Barbara News-Press October 20, 2025January 30, 2026

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Former News-Press Editor Jerry Roberts touts news organization’s return

by Katie Hawkins-Gaar • Special for Santa Barbara News-Press October 13, 2025January 30, 2026