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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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Annual Food for Fees drive helps patrons and supports local nonprofits

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Annual Food for Fees drive helps patrons and supports local nonprofits

Nov 2, 2026 · 6:05 PM · Alma Trejo, City of Santa Barbara

Reconnect with library services by donating food items. The post Annual Food for Fees drive helps patrons and supports local nonprofits appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Regresa la campaña anual Comida a cambio de multas en apoyo a usuarios y organizaciones locales

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Regresa la campaña anual Comida a cambio de multas en apoyo a usuarios y organizaciones locales

Nov 2, 2026 · 6:05 PM · Alma Trejo, City of Santa Barbara

Vuelve a disfrutar de los servicios de la biblioteca donando alimentos. The post Regresa la campaña anual Comida a cambio de multas en apoyo a usuarios y organizaciones locales appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Local high school robotics team invites community to open house in new location

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Local high school robotics team invites community to open house in new location

Nov 2, 2026 · 5:57 PM · Elaine K. Mah Best, Octobots Robotics Team

(November 2, 2026) Goleta, CA – Local high school robotics team, Octobots Robotics, is inviting the community to a free open house event on Monday, November 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at their new “practice field” location at 5677 Calle Real…

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Pearl Social Cocktail Club transforms into ‘Miracle’ pop-up Christmas bar for sixth year

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Pearl Social Cocktail Club transforms into ‘Miracle’ pop-up Christmas bar for sixth year

Nov 2, 2026 · 4:06 PM · Jannis Swerman

Pearl Social Cocktail Club once again goes on hiatus in November until January to bring you Santa Barbara’s original Miracle® at Pearl Social Cocktail Club. This Funk Zone cocktail bar has just announced dates for the sixth year of this annual holiday…

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