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‘Referendum on Sheriff Brown’: Politics and policy collide as supervisors split on jail authority bill

‘Referendum on Sheriff Brown’: Politics and policy collide as supervisors split on jail authority bill

Disagreement comes amid a new county report showing controversial Sheriff’s Office overtime costs appear to be trending downward.

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

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The Dish: Lily’s Donuts brings sweet new addition to Santa Barbara Public Market

Business

The Dish: Lily’s Donuts brings sweet new addition to Santa Barbara Public Market

Dazzling Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returns this weekend and next to Earl Warren Showgrounds

Arts and Culture

Dazzling Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returns this weekend and next to Earl Warren Showgrounds

Jesse Chavarria: Even in farmwork, we’re losing a little of that ‘human touch’

Voices

Jesse Chavarria: Even in farmwork, we’re losing a little of that ‘human touch’

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at Alameda Park

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at Alameda Park

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Investigation: ICE arrests at county jails far more frequent than official reports show

Investigation: ICE arrests at county jails far more frequent than official reports show

by Lillian Perlmutter • Santa Barbara News-Press April 2, 2026April 6, 2026

Feel the boom: More and bigger SpaceX launches are coming to Santa Barbara County

Feel the boom: More and bigger SpaceX launches are coming to Santa Barbara County

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

The fight between Santa Barbara County and Sable oil: What happens next?

The fight between Santa Barbara County and Sable oil: What happens next?

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 18, 2026April 25, 2026

Santa Barbara County Supervisors to greenhouse pot growers: ‘Enough is enough’

Santa Barbara County Supervisors to greenhouse pot growers: ‘Enough is enough’

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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Santa Barbara considers discounted $70 monthly parking fee at Parking Lot 2 for downtown workers

Santa Barbara considers discounted $70 monthly parking fee at Parking Lot 2 for downtown workers

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

State of the City Chamber event highlights economic priorities, regional coordination across South Coast

State of the City Chamber event highlights economic priorities, regional coordination across South Coast

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Santa Barbara takes first steps toward renaming Calle Cesar Chavez

Santa Barbara takes first steps toward renaming Calle Cesar Chavez

by Anika Brodnansky April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Local officials sound alarm after News-Press investigation of ICE jailhouse arrests

Local officials sound alarm after News-Press investigation of ICE jailhouse arrests

by Lillian Perlmutter • Santa Barbara News-Press April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

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Agent Orange precedent: Inside the latest ruling against Sable oil pipeline

Agent Orange precedent: Inside the latest ruling against Sable oil pipeline

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Carpinteria’s $90 million water recycling project—a first for Santa Barbara County—will break ground In May

Carpinteria’s $90 million water recycling project—a first for Santa Barbara County—will break ground In May

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Will Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts merge?

Will Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts merge?

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

VOICES

Sullivan Israel: Bringing cars back to State Street is a life-or-death decision

Sullivan Israel: Bringing cars back to State Street is a life-or-death decision

by Sullivan Israel • Strong Towns SB April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Robert Sulnick: This Earth Day, climate change must be top of mind

Robert Sulnick: This Earth Day, climate change must be top of mind

by Robert Sulnick April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Randy Rowse: Rent control will not produce cheaper rents

Randy Rowse: Rent control will not produce cheaper rents

by Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara Mayor April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

News & Features

Who is Indivisible SB? Meet the team behind Saturday’s No Kings 3 rally in Santa Barbara

Who is Indivisible SB? Meet the team behind Saturday’s No Kings 3 rally in Santa Barbara

by Patricia Stark • Special for the News-Press March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Disclosure opens Santa Barbara Bowl season with a full-capacity dance floor

Disclosure opens Santa Barbara Bowl season with a full-capacity dance floor

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Forward march: Santa Barbara Unified to turn Armory into modern career-tech space

Forward march: Santa Barbara Unified to turn Armory into modern career-tech space

by Aston Smith • Special for the News-Press April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Community announcements

2026 Kids Draw Architecture session to take place Sunday at Riviera Park

2026 Kids Draw Architecture session to take place Sunday at Riviera Park

by Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Santa Barbara World War II veteran Stanley Isaac Clothier turns 105 Years Old

Santa Barbara World War II veteran Stanley Isaac Clothier turns 105 Years Old

by Chris Davis • Wave Communications April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Santa Barbara Airport celebrates launch of nonstop service to Chicago

Santa Barbara Airport celebrates launch of nonstop service to Chicago

by City of Santa Barbara April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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California bill aims to keep toxic PFAS off its crops

California bill aims to keep toxic PFAS off its crops

by Liza Gross • Inside Climate News April 26, 2026

Becerra sees jump in support after Swalwell’s exit from governor’s race

Politics

Becerra sees jump in support after Swalwell’s exit from governor’s race

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square April 25, 2026

New affordable housing for people with developmental or mental health disabilities headed to Santa Barbara

Housing

New affordable housing for people with developmental or mental health disabilities headed to Santa Barbara

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

‘Train to Work’ forum focuses on making rail commuting viable option for South Coast workforce

Housing

‘Train to Work’ forum focuses on making rail commuting viable option for South Coast workforce

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

As prices climb, California imports more gasoline made from Russian oil

As prices climb, California imports more gasoline made from Russian oil

by Aaron Cantú • Capital & Main April 22, 2026