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As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh

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As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh

Oct 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Madeline Shannon • The Center Square

The new work requirements were stipulated as part of the federal government’s 2025-26 budget, passed in July 2025. The post As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Cottage Health nurses announce unionization campaign, expect vote on representation by end of the year

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Cottage Health nurses announce unionization campaign, expect vote on representation by end of the year

Oct 24, 2026 · 6:51 PM · Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press

In response, administrators say Cottage is a desirable place to work, citing pay increases and hiring and retention trends. The post Cottage Health nurses announce unionization campaign, expect vote on representation by end of the year appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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They fight wildfires. Housing is another battle

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They fight wildfires. Housing is another battle

Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Lauren Pruett • News21

In 2026, overtime is “the foundation, not the exception” for wildland firefighting, a 2026 Grassroots Wildland Firefighters survey reported. The post They fight wildfires. Housing is another battle appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Santa Maria High School student and U.S. citizen with disabilities allegedly assaulted by ICE

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Santa Maria High School student and U.S. citizen with disabilities allegedly assaulted by ICE

Oct 24, 2026 · 3:57 AM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

The 20-year-old U.S. citizen was allegedly tackled by two federal immigration agents and forced into their car, according to a news release from Indivisible Santa Maria on Friday The post Santa Maria High School student and U.S. citizen with disabilities allegedly assaulted…

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Santa Barbara Unified School District hosts State of Our Schools event citing improvements in learning

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Santa Barbara Unified School District hosts State of Our Schools event citing improvements in learning

Oct 23, 2026 · 10:02 PM · Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press

The event comes as Hilda Maldonado recently announced her resignation from the school district effective June 2027 The post Santa Barbara Unified School District hosts State of Our Schools event citing improvements in learning appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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For Santa Barbara City Council candidate Ian Baucke, age is just a number

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For Santa Barbara City Council candidate Ian Baucke, age is just a number

Oct 23, 2026 · 9:44 PM · Julianna Lozada • Santa Barbara News-Press

Baucke, a 27-year-old policy wonk and whiz kid, is now making his next big move, looking to serve on the Santa Barbara City Council in District 5 The post For Santa Barbara City Council candidate Ian Baucke, age is just a number…

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‘Change agent’ Monte Wilson cruising in his own lane in bid for Santa Barbara City Council

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‘Change agent’ Monte Wilson cruising in his own lane in bid for Santa Barbara City Council

Oct 23, 2026 · 6:43 AM · Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press

Wilson hopes to bring fiscal responsibility, career opportunities for Santa Barbara's youth and affordable housing The post ‘Change agent’ Monte Wilson cruising in his own lane in bid for Santa Barbara City Council appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Maribel Aguilera claims centrist terrain in polarizing Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor contest

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Maribel Aguilera claims centrist terrain in polarizing Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor contest

Oct 22, 2026 · 6:58 PM · Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press

As Election Day nears, the Santa Maria City Council member talks affordable housing, public safety and programs to benefit young people. The post Maribel Aguilera claims centrist terrain in polarizing Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor contest appeared first on Santa Barbara…

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Ricardo Valencia champions progressive vision in politically charged race for Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor

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Ricardo Valencia champions progressive vision in politically charged race for Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor

Oct 22, 2026 · 6:57 PM · Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press

On the campaign trail, the Santa Maria-Bonita Unified School District board member discusses affordable housing, working families and ICE. The post Ricardo Valencia champions progressive vision in politically charged race for Fifth District Santa Barbara County supervisor appeared first on Santa Barbara…

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Obituary: Dr. Karl N. Haws, Jr.

Oct 21, 2026 · 8:31 PM · Jordan Webb

Dr. Karl N. Haws, Jr., of Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, with several of his seven children by his side. He was 94 years old and lived a long and remarkable life filled with service to his…

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