Legislative Policy
District Attorney Calls for Mental Health Diversion Law Reform
AB 46 aims to strengthen California's mental health diversion statute and restore judicial discretion
Senate Supports Expanded Marine Protections, MTP Petition Goal Met
UCSB student government backs plan to protect 30% of California's coastal waters by 2030, while mobility program secures ballot initiative.
Assemblymember Gregg Hart Introduces Bill to Restore Accountability in California County Jails
New legislation would give counties the option to maintain sheriff-run jails or appoint an official other than the sheriff to operate the county jail system.
Government
Trump Orders Restart of Oil Production Off Santa Barbara Coast
President invokes Defense Production Act to override state and local opposition to offshore drilling project.
US Energy Secretary Orders Texas Oil Firm to Restore California Operations
Directive aims to address supply disruption risks, replace foreign crude imports
US Energy Secretary Orders Oil Company to Restore California Operations
Directive aims to address supply disruption risks, but California vows legal action
- Thousands Protest Trump Administration at No Kings 3 Rally
- UC Santa Barbara Baseball Defeats No. 20 Oregon
- Santa Barbara Police arrest man after domestic disturbance, vehicle pursuit
- Man Jumps Jail Fence After Spotting ICE Officers
- Top Women 2026: All-Star Honoree Kathy Odell
- No. 17 Oregon baseball falls to UC Santa Barbara
