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Hilda Maldonado to resign as Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent at end of June

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Hilda Maldonado to resign as Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent at end of June

Oct 21, 2026 · 7:09 PM · Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press

During her time as superintendent, dozens of cabinet members and staffers fled the organization, taking other jobs or early retirement. Teachers, employees and students have heavily criticized Maldonado The post Hilda Maldonado to resign as Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent at…

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Earl Warren Showgrounds confirms no data center will be built

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Earl Warren Showgrounds confirms no data center will be built

Oct 21, 2026 · 7:05 PM · Aston Smith • Santa Barbara News-Press

Earl Warren Showgrounds confirmed in a press release that the board of directors will not consider a data center development proposal from Global Stack The post Earl Warren Showgrounds confirms no data center will be built appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Lightning, thunder shake up Santa Barbara after day of pouring rain; more showers expected Thursday

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Lightning, thunder shake up Santa Barbara after day of pouring rain; more showers expected Thursday

Oct 21, 2026 · 6:06 PM · Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press and Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

More rain and possible thunderstorms are expected in the late morning and early evening, but with the rest of the day partly cloudy The post Lightning, thunder shake up Santa Barbara after day of pouring rain; more showers expected Thursday appeared first…

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Orcutt library proposal advances: ‘an absolute need’

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Orcutt library proposal advances: ‘an absolute need’

Oct 21, 2026 · 5:34 AM · Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press

Third District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan Hartmann abstained from the vote, citing financial concerns The post Orcutt library proposal advances: ‘an absolute need’ appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Five candidates seek three Carpinteria City Council seats in November election

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Five candidates seek three Carpinteria City Council seats in November election

Oct 21, 2026 · 1:29 AM · Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press

Carpinteria voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will elect representatives for four-year terms that will extend through December 2030 The post Five candidates seek three Carpinteria City Council seats in November election appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Batten down the hatches: A storm is expected to soak Santa Barbara County

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Batten down the hatches: A storm is expected to soak Santa Barbara County

Oct 21, 2026 · 12:51 AM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

Forecasters predict that nearly two inches of rain will soak Santa Barbara and surrounding cities The post Batten down the hatches: A storm is expected to soak Santa Barbara County appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Gabe Escobedo, battle-tested Santa Barbara City Council hopeful, wears his battle scars lightly

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Gabe Escobedo, battle-tested Santa Barbara City Council hopeful, wears his battle scars lightly

Oct 20, 2026 · 8:07 PM · Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press

After a tumultuous school board term, a personal bankruptcy, and other bruising political clashes, the District 6 candidate seeks higher office at City Hall The post Gabe Escobedo, battle-tested Santa Barbara City Council hopeful, wears his battle scars lightly appeared first on…

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Fire breaks out in trees next to Highway 101 in Summerland; trains halted, cat rescued

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Fire breaks out in trees next to Highway 101 in Summerland; trains halted, cat rescued

Oct 20, 2026 · 7:44 PM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

A cat was found at the burn scene and taken by Santa Barbara County Sheriff's officers to animal control. The fire halted train traffic The post Fire breaks out in trees next to Highway 101 in Summerland; trains halted, cat rescued appeared…

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San Marcos High School breaks ground on a new era of health care education

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San Marcos High School breaks ground on a new era of health care education

Oct 20, 2026 · 3:56 AM · Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press

The project has received significant philanthropic contributions, including $1.5 million from Cottage Health and $1 million from Betty Elings Wells The post San Marcos High School breaks ground on a new era of health care education appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Voter guide: Understand the propositions on the California general election ballot

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Voter guide: Understand the propositions on the California general election ballot

Oct 20, 2026 · 3:48 AM · Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press

Can people afford to live in California? Who pays for public services? And how should the state govern elections and health care? The post Voter guide: Understand the propositions on the California general election ballot appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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