Politics

Santa Barbara Looks to Hike Property and Hotel Taxes

City officials propose raising Real Property Transfer Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax to address growing budget deficits.

Santa Barbara County Faces Millions in Sheriff's Office Overtime Costs

Residents raise concerns over budget overruns as other county services face cuts

Santa Barbara City Council Approves Charter Amendment Measure

Voters to decide on measure to modernize contract and lease rules in June special election

Dem Women of SB Host Forum on ICE Tactics and Community Response

Event aims to provide clarity, context, and constructive pathways for civic engagement amid ongoing deportation raids.

Native Groups Unite in Support of Immigrant Rights Across California

Indigenous solidarity grows against ICE crackdowns targeting Latin American communities

Santa Barbara Sheriff Calls for Bipartisan Immigration Reform

Sheriff Bill Brown advocates for balanced approach to immigration enforcement and community safety.

California Lawmakers Urge Halt to New Offshore Drilling Plans

Delegation cites economic, military concerns in opposing federal proposal to open up waters off Central and Southern California

Trump Says State of the Union Will Be 'Long Speech': What's the Record?

The president is expected to set a new record for the longest State of the Union address.

President Trump to Deliver Marathon 2026 State of the Union Address

The speech marks Trump's first State of the Union since returning to the White House in 2025.