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Montecito Sanitary District rebuffs water board’s takeover bid

Montecito Sanitary District rebuffs water board’s takeover bid

A director’s abrupt resignation changes the outlook for one consolidated agency, at least for now

by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

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Gregg Hart recognizes Claudia Caceres, Mona Miyasato and Primitiva Hernandez as Women of the Year

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Gregg Hart recognizes Claudia Caceres, Mona Miyasato and Primitiva Hernandez as Women of the Year

Author Susan Page talks Queen Elizabeth II’s political influence on Trump, Reagan, Nixon, presidents

Politics

Author Susan Page talks Queen Elizabeth II’s political influence on Trump, Reagan, Nixon, presidents

‘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

Theater preview: The amazing spring productions put on by San Marcos, Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara high schools

Arts and Culture

Theater preview: The amazing spring productions put on by San Marcos, Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara high schools

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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 • Special for the News-Press 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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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at Alameda Park

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

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

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

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Obituary: Loretta Redd

Obituary: Loretta Redd

by Catherine Remak April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Ray Ford: Camino Cielo’s stairway to heaven

Ray Ford: Camino Cielo’s stairway to heaven

by Ray Ford April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

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

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

by Jesse Chavarria, Special for the News-Press April 22, 2026April 24, 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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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

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

by Joy Martin • Special for the News-Press April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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

by Aston Smith • Special for the News-Press April 23, 2026April 23, 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