Local Politics Archives

Santa Barbara City Council race for the Mesa – Westside district has an incumbent facing a newcomer

October 22, 2024 12:49 pm John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara’s City Council race for District 2 has voters on the Mesa, parts of the westside, and the…

Voter registration deadline has arrived, but there are still options

October 21, 2024 12:27 pm John Palminteri

October 21 is the deadline to register to vote in California. This allows election workers to send out your materials including a vote by mail…

Measure P: Both sides weigh in on benefits, pitfalls for Santa Barbara City College

October 17, 2024 2:32 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Your News Channel team took a close look at Measure P, the $198 million dollar facilities improvement bond measure for Santa…

City ordinance update regarding e-bikes on State Street generates buzz

October 15, 2024 6:27 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The wheels are turning on e-bike safety measures that has a lot of people talking. During Tuesday’s ordinance…

UC Santa Barbara Professor says Israel’s killing of Hamas leader will strengthen Hamas and further escalate tensions

October 17, 2024 7:06 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is raising questions regarding the future of Israel and Palestine. We…

Feedback deadline coming up for Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions

October 16, 2024 3:45 pm John Palminteri

Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions are part of a new report. A draft plan is out. Feedback is sought by November…

Santa Barbara Councilwoman faces two challengers in First District race

October 15, 2024 9:04 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will represent Santa Barbara’s First District located on the Eastside of the city.…

Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project welcomes public input

October 15, 2024 5:22 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s been 13 years since the Friday night when a speeding truck struck and killed 15 year old Sergio Romero on Milpas and…

Housing Crisis Committee hosts workshop in Santa Barbara

October 14, 2024 4:52 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara is currently not affordable for anyone at any income level. A full house turned out for a community workshop at…

Weekend structure fire access in the Santa Barbara promenade gets real emergency test after many drills

October 14, 2024 11:41 am John Palminteri

The Sunday fire at the Chase restaurant gave city firefighters a real example of reaching tough places inside the promenade. The fire was quickly…

Cliff fall prevention progress report shared

October 9, 2024 6:22 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif.-Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps stood with Isla Vista leaders and students on the bluffs in Isla Vista to share an…

UC Santa Barbara alumni develop “free policy assistant” A.I.

October 11, 2024 7:09 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—In an age of endless scrolling and sensational headlines, two software engineers with a passion for politics have made it…

Four candidates in the running for Santa Maria mayor, including longtime incumbent

October 10, 2024 2:36 pm Dave Alley

The upcoming election for Santa Maria mayor features a crowded field of four candidates, which includes three challengers looking to unseat the…

Ken Adam Park Discontinuance as a Public Park on Lompoc Election Ballot this November

October 10, 2024 11:26 am Christina Rodriguez

This Nov 5, Lompoc voters have the power to discontinue the use of Ken Adam Park and 82 acres of recreational land.…

Official ballot boxes set up countywide and will be available to receive votes through Election Day

October 9, 2024 6:09 pm News Channel 3-12

The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release about the deployment of official ballot boxes ready to receive votes across the county…

Santa Barbara County Supervisors working to protect senior-only mobile home parks from potential conversion to include all-ages

October 9, 2024 5:43 pm Dave Alley

Santa Barbara County Supervisors are working to help protect seniors-only mobile home parks located within the county jurisdiction from being able to…