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

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

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Eric Swalwell withdraws from gubernatorial race

by Arturo Garcia April 13, 2026April 13, 2026