California Archives - Santa Barbara News-Press

Five candidates seek three Carpinteria City Council seats in November election

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 20, 2026October 26, 2026

San Marcos High School breaks ground on a new era of health care education

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 19, 2026October 26, 2026

‘Every day is a bonus day’: Second chance at life powers Eric Friedman’s bid for Santa Barbara mayor

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 19, 2026October 26, 2026

From the classroom to City Hall, Kristen Sneddon seeks Santa Barbara’s top job

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 14, 2026October 26, 2026

Boat Rat Matt sets sail on another campaign for mayor

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 10, 2026October 26, 2026

Government, Transportation

Paid signature gatherers look to put State Street’s future on ballot, while property owner sues city

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 5, 2026October 26, 2026

‘Super El Niño’ hype gets a reality check from forecasters in Santa Barbara County

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press October 4, 2026October 26, 2026

A person writes in a reporters notebook

Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations

by Chris Woodyard • Santa Barbara News-Press October 1, 2026October 26, 2026

Thousands of unauthorized Flock queries prompt Ventura to review contract

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press September 23, 2026September 26, 2026

Environment, Events

Santa Barbara prepares for El Niño dangers as it welcomes Creek Week

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press September 21, 2026October 26, 2026