California’s Phone Free School Act has Oxnard students and educators buzzing
OXNARD, Calif. — In an age where young people rarely go anywhere without their phones, some experts say being plugged in requires powering…
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Two candidates challenge incumbent Carlos Escobedo for Santa Maria City Council District 1
Maria Salguero, a local immigration attorney, and Adilene Rojas Alejo are challenging incumbent Carlos Escobedo to represent District 1 on Santa…
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Governor signs bill into law creating independent redistricting commission for SLO County
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 977 into law creating an independent districting commission for the County of San Luis Obispo to take effect on…
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Santa Maria mayor, city council candidates to take part in upcoming public forums
The public will have an opportunity to hear directly from Santa Maria political candidates during a pair of upcoming…
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Thousands of students contacted to update their voter registration as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
UCSB students are getting election registration materials this week as they start their school year. Thousands will be contacted in the outreach…
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Mosby and Perez challenge Osborne in Lompoc Mayoral Race
James Mosby and Lydia Perez are running against current Mayor Janelle Osbourne this…
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Santa Barbara City Council Member facing setback after $4,000 worth of campaign signs removed or vandalized
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For Alejandra Gutierrez much of her campaigning for City Council re-election includes connecting with residents of the…
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Race is on to get wildland firefighters better pay
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Two bills are going through congress that would give low ranking wildland firefighters a 42% pay increase and top…
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Downtown businesses launch their own ‘locals night’ block party to reinvigorate the area
The 500 block of State Street is having a locals block party to reinvigorate the scene. There will be food discounts, games and a pie eating…
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Santa Ynez Community Services District race likely to get national attention
Four people are running for three open seats on the Santa Ynez Community Services District Board in November and one of them has gained notoriety…
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Santa Barbara City Council moves forward with Grand Paseo design framework on State Street
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council received a progress report and provided direction on the Grand Paseo design framework on…
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Central Coast libraries join in the National Voter Registration Day efforts
The National Voter Registration Day includes tables at area libraries staffed by the League of Women’s Voters. You can register to vote or update…
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District Attorney files multiple charges against Supervisor candidate for violating elections code
On Sep. 11, 2024, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed charges of voter registration fraud, filing a false declaration of…
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SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announces first winners of “I Voted” sticker contest
San Luis Obispo County announced three winners for its inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.…
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Short term solutions for downtown Santa Barbara proposed while master plan is worked out
Ideas to have a short term update to downtown Santa Barbara’s State St. will be presented to the City Council Tuesday. It will include an expanded…
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Richard Foster runs against incumbent Paula Perotte in Goleta Mayor Race
Richard Foster runs against incumbent Paula Perotte in Goleta Mayor…
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Interest in volunteering at campaign offices spikes following debate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Republican Party and the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party offices have both been getting more calls than…
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Voters pack Presidential Debate viewing parties
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Current drew Republicans and Indivisible Santa Barbara drew Democrats at separate Presidential Debate viewing…
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After year long search, Santa Maria City Council drawing closer to hiring new city manager
The Santa Maria City Council is schedule to hold a special meeting Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing search for a new city…
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Debate is on over whether to watch debate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-It is not exactly Monday Night Football, but when it comes to Tuesday’s Presidential Debate people will be keeping score.…
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