local politics Archives

Central Coast reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race

July 21, 2024 12:40 pm Caleb Nguyen, Andie Lopez Bornet

Sitting President Joe Biden shocked the nation with a historic decision to withdraw from his nomination as the Democratic candidate for this upcoming…

Santa Barbara voters likely to see 1/2 cent sales tax measure to pay for essential services on November ballot

June 4, 2024 8:00 pm Tracy Lehr

The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 to approve a staff recommendation to put an Essential Local Services Measure on the…

Summerland oil leaks come to the surface during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 12, 2024 5:35 pm John Palminteri

A screening of the documentary film ‘Greetings from Summerland Birthplace of Offshore Oil’ has been shown to Congressman Salud Carbajal. Filmmaker…

Architectural Review Board declines to approve proposed development along Carpinteria Bluffs

January 26, 2024 6:18 pm Andrew Gillies

The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board voted not to recommend a proposed resort on the Carpinteria Bluffs to the City Council on Thursday night…

Congressman Carbajal announces two major federal investments in Central Coast Region

December 8, 2023 2:00 pm Andrew Gillies

Congressman Carbajal’s Office announced two key investments in the Central Coast region this week with funds from last year’s Bipartisan…

County of Santa Barbara adopts Housing Element Update on Tuesday

December 7, 2023 1:48 pm Andrew Gillies

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors adopted the Housing Element Update 2023-2031 during their meeting on…

Current Assistant City Manager Micheal Ramirez announced as Carpinteria City Manger selectee

November 1, 2023 1:15 pm Andrew Gillies

Carpinteria has announced Micheal P. Ramirez as the new City Manager of Carpinteria on…

Pismo Beach City Council to vote on new City Manager Tuesday

October 3, 2023 12:11 pm Keith Carls

The City of Pismo Beach’s City Council has a vote scheduled to hire Jorge E. Garcia to serve as its City…

U.S. District Court upholds Santa Barbara County’s denial of ExxonMobil trucking proposal

September 27, 2023 3:10 pm Andrew Gillies

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California upheld Santa Barbara County’s denial of ExxonMobil’s plan to transport oil by trucks…

Paso Robles’ Mayor Martin dies Monday

August 15, 2023 12:03 pm Andrew Gillies

The sitting Mayor of Paso Robles, Steven W. Martin, died yesterday following an extended fight with an undisclosed…

City of Santa Maria approves new budget to take effect July 1

June 22, 2023 11:52 am Andrew Gillies

The City of Santa Maria unanimously approved an amended budget on Tuesday night that will begin making changes for the City on Jul.…

City of San Luis Obispo announces new Assistant City Manager Whitney McDonald

June 20, 2023 1:10 pm Andrew Gillies

The City of San Luis Obispo has announced that Whitney McDonald will serve as the new Assistant City Manager starting Aug. 14 of this…

Governor Newsom appoints three locals to District Agricultural Associations

May 23, 2023 9:58 pm Andrew Gillies

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointment on Tuesday including Elizabeth Chess of Ventura to the 31st District Agricultural Association…