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Democrats are winning in court on one key issue: Trump’s funding freezes

by Raymond Fernández • NOTUS January 18, 2026January 16, 2026

A woman in a pink suit raises her hand during a ceremony, with a man holding a book and another woman reading a document.

Monique Limón sworn-in by Kamala Harris in front of 500 people at Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press January 10, 2026October 26, 2026

A woman in a teal jacket speaks at a desk with a microphone. The American flag is in the background.

Kristen Sneddon gets backing of Santa Barbara County democrats in mayor’s race

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press January 8, 2026October 26, 2026

A person with a goatee wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with a U.S. flag in the background

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Aerial view of a river surrounded by farmland and fields under a clear blue sky.

Commentary: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s never-ending water wars

by Dan Walters • CalMatters December 19, 2025October 26, 2026

A “No on Prop 50” sign on a table

Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop. 50 maps

by Maya C. Miller and Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters December 16, 2025January 30, 2026