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Who’s winning California’s statewide races?
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Who’s winning California’s statewide races?

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:19 AM · Jocelyn Wiener • CalMatters

The Associated Press has called the majority of California's statewide races. The post Who’s winning California’s statewide races? appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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California billionaire tax trailing in early returns
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California billionaire tax trailing in early returns

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:11 AM · Kristen Hwang • CalMatters

Some of the state’s wealthiest residents have spent hundreds of millions to defeat Prop. 40. Supporters say billionaires should pay their “fair share.” The post California billionaire tax trailing in early returns appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Dominique Lujan wins seat on SBCC board; Andrea Varon also out in front
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Dominique Lujan wins seat on SBCC board; Andrea Varon also out in front

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:47 AM · Patricia Stark • Special for the News-Press

In a low-profile, non-partisan race attracting five relatively unknown candidates—none of whom spent more than $5,000—key endorsements appeared to carry weight The post Dominique Lujan wins seat on SBCC board; Andrea Varon also out in front appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Gabe Escobedo on top in Santa Barbara City Council District 6 race
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Gabe Escobedo on top in Santa Barbara City Council District 6 race

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:38 AM · Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press

The Santa Barbara Unified School District board member won Santa Barbara’s District 6 City Council seat Tuesday, succeeding outgoing City Councilmember Meagan Harmon The post Gabe Escobedo on top in Santa Barbara City Council District 6 race appeared first on Santa Barbara…

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Richard Barrera leads Sonja Shaw in California superintendent race, early results show
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Richard Barrera leads Sonja Shaw in California superintendent race, early results show

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:33 AM · Emma Gallegos • EdSource

Barrera had the backing of the California Democratic Party and the California Teachers Association, while Shaw received endorsements from Republicans. The post Richard Barrera leads Sonja Shaw in California superintendent race, early results show appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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2026 Santa Barbara County Elections: Live updates
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2026 Santa Barbara County Elections: Live updates

Nov 3, 2026 · 8:01 AM · Santa Barbara News-Press Staff

Live Election Notebook: Final things to know before tonight’s results The post 2026 Santa Barbara County Elections: Live updates appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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4-year-old capybara euthanized after battling cancer at the Santa Barbara Zoo
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4-year-old capybara euthanized after battling cancer at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Nov 3, 2026 · 5:55 AM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

Antonio, the last capybara remaining at the Santa Barbara Zoo, was diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma in early August The post 4-year-old capybara euthanized after battling cancer at the Santa Barbara Zoo appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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ICE agents cause a scene at Santa Barbara County Jail
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ICE agents cause a scene at Santa Barbara County Jail

Nov 3, 2026 · 5:48 AM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

The seven masked ICE agents, however, left about 4 p.m., without making an arrest. ICE did not respond the News-Press' questions about the circumstances around the situation The post ICE agents cause a scene at Santa Barbara County Jail appeared first on…

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93-year-old beloved Vieja Valley crossing guard retires after more than 20 years
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93-year-old beloved Vieja Valley crossing guard retires after more than 20 years

Nov 3, 2026 · 4:47 AM · Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press

Crossing guard retires after more than 20 years helping children get to school safely The post 93-year-old beloved Vieja Valley crossing guard retires after more than 20 years appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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DSBIA lights up downtown with Moonlight Sessions, free live music every Wednesday in November
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DSBIA lights up downtown with Moonlight Sessions, free live music every Wednesday in November

Nov 2, 2026 · 6:10 PM · Bailey Schroerlucke, Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

A four-week concert series of local bands on State Street builds to a three-band finale on November 25. The post DSBIA lights up downtown with Moonlight Sessions, free live music every Wednesday in November appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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