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Santa Barbara County supervisors vote to keep ICE off county properties, but enforcement questions remain

Santa Barbara County supervisors vote to keep ICE off county properties, but enforcement questions remain

Board Chair Bob Nelson opposes policy, saying officers arresting people lawfully are being “attacked”

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 21, 2026April 21, 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

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

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

Jerry Roberts: Attacking Trump’s ‘illegal War,’ Carbajal calls out GOP for ‘abdication’ of congressional power

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Jerry Roberts: Attacking Trump’s ‘illegal War,’ Carbajal calls out GOP for ‘abdication’ of congressional power

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

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

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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, 2026March 18, 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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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

Riding high, the Botanic Garden celebrates 100 Years

Riding high, the Botanic Garden celebrates 100 Years

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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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

Protecting community, democracy, and local control from ICE in Santa Barbara County

Protecting community, democracy, and local control from ICE in Santa Barbara County

by Laura Capps 2nd District Santa Barbara County Supervisor April 17, 2026April 20, 2026

Ray Ford: Arlington peak or bust

Ray Ford: Arlington peak or bust

by Ray Ford April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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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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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

Kite Festival soars to 40 years in Santa Barbara

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Kite Festival soars to 40 years in Santa Barbara

by Aston Smith • Special for the News-Press April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

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

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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

Susan Page to discuss Queen Elizabeth II’s influence on U.S. presidents at News-Press event

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Susan Page to discuss Queen Elizabeth II’s influence on U.S. presidents at News-Press event

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

‘I have a responsibility’: Architect Cass Ensberg combines artistry and activism

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‘I have a responsibility’: Architect Cass Ensberg combines artistry and activism

by Chris Woodyard • Santa Barbara News-Press April 15, 2026April 15, 2026