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California Senate leadership shakeup: Monique Limón has the votes to be next leader, sources say

Senate · Santa Barbara

California Senate leadership shakeup: Monique Limón has the votes to be next leader, sources say

50% Left coverage: 8 sources

Six sources close to the situation confirmed as of Sunday morning Limón, a Latina from Santa Barbara, had at least 16 votes from her fellow Democrats to be the next Senate president pro tem to replace current Pro Tem Mike McGuire.See the Story

Foresters Win Home Opener | News Channel 3-12

Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara

Foresters Win Home Opener | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Entenza DesignDons alum Zeke Adderley escaped a 7th inning jam SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Foresters’ home opener at a packed Eddie Mathews Field ended with a 5-1 win against a new CCL team, the Philippines Baseball Group. The ’Sters took advantage of anything the Filipinos gave them, while also getting a very good game from four pitchers. The group combined combined for eleven strikeouts, while allowing only six hits, all of which were singles.…See the Story

[Opinion] County supervisors narrowly pass resolution opposing offshore oil drilling

Opinion · Santa Barbara

[Opinion] County supervisors narrowly pass resolution opposing offshore oil drilling

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Santa Barbara County Supervisors offered differing opinions on offshore oil leases Tuesday before narrowly passing a resolution opposing offshore oil drilling along the Central Coast.See the Story

Al Pacino shares how his eldest daughter intimidated him before he began working on ‘Scent of a Woman’ | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Al Pacino is a proud dad. When the actor was preparing to shoot the 1992 film “Scent of a Woman” – in which he played a freewheeling and curmudgeonly retired Army veteran who is blind – Pacino recently told E! News that he asked his eldest daughter, who was 3 years old at the time, to try and play a blind person. “I said to my daughter, ‘Hey, Julie, do a blind person. Can you do a blind person for me?’” he recalled. “…Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara See the Story

Kelly Gordon: Santa Barbara Police Stand with Community Values on Immigration, Peaceful Protest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

As your Santa Barbara chief of police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest. First and foremost, I want to be very clear our Police Department is here to serve and protect all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. In accordance with California law and our department’s long-standing policy, we do not pa…Immigration · Santa Barbara See the Story

Grace Housing Inc. Presents Grants to 15 Nonprofits | Good for Santa Barbara

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Grace Housing Inc. (GHI) named 15 grant recipients during its 10th Annual Grant Recipient Reception, Tuesday, June 10 at Grace Village Apartments. The event celebrates the 2025 recipients of Grace Housing Inc.’s charitable grants, which empower local organizations to meet the community’s most urgent needs, GHI said. Since its inception in 2015, GHI has distributed some $1.25 million in charitable grants, continuing the legacy of service establis…Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

Should Downtown Housing Conversion Projects Require Affordability?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The City of Santa Barbara is moving to make it easier to convert vacant commercial buildings into housing, but so far is leaving out one component that developers say is necessary to make an impact on the housing crisis. The city’s Planning Commission voted 5-0 on Thursday to make changes to its adaptive reuse ordinance. Commissioner Ben Peterson left the meeting before the final vote because he said he was being “called away.” The changes would…Housing · Santa Barbara Read Article

Grand Jury report praises Santa Barbra County's water distribution network and investments | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report of its findings about local water resources Friday. The investigative body found that while water is a finite local resource with unique collection and distribution challenges, each entity tasked with providing water across the county has made notable proactive plans to prepare for potential droughts and increased demands from future population growth. Additiona…Grand Jury · Santa Barbara Read Article

A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer Summertime brings warmer weather, longer days, and, for many new parents, loads of anxiety. Keeping a new baby from overheating is a major concern. The health risks are real, and your tiny one is unable to tell you when they’re too warm. Naturepedic shares a quick guide to the potential health risks of baby overheating, as well as tips for keeping baby comfortable during this summer’s sun-soake…Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

Women's Tennis Adds Two Transfers From Top Programs - University of California, Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UC Santa Barbara Women's Tennis has announced the signings of two transfers—Cara Mester from Oklahoma and Shachf Lieberman from Texas.Tennis · Santa Barbara Read Article

Women's Volleyball Welcomes Kaeden Noble To Coaching Staff - University of California, Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball program is excited to announce the hiring of Kaeden Noble as an assistant coach.Volleyball · Santa Barbara Read Article

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