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Lynn Montgomery: A Man With Wings
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (991+ words) The headlines you need to start your day Happy Memorial Day. I always had trouble saying that. Those two words don't go together in my mind. It should be "Somber Memorial Day," or "Reflective Memorial Day," or even "Peaceful Memorial…...
Three lawmakers blast Republican Party's AI-generated attack ad against supervisorial candidate Ricardo Valencia
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (454+ words) The headlines you need to start your day The three highest-ranking legislators in Santa Barbara County issued a joint statement on Saturday condemning the "racist, AI-generated attack ad" against Fifth District Santa Barbara County Supervisor candidate Ricardo Valencia. "There is…...
'A racist caricature': Democrats blast Republican AI deep fake attack ad on Ricardo Valencia in Santa Barbara County fifth district supervisor race
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (660+ words) The headlines you need to start your day An AI-generated, deep fake political ad depicting candidate Ricardo Valencia as a sad-faced clown in the race for Santa Barbara County Fifth District supervisor'an ad paid for by the county Republican Party'was…...
Fiscal priorities sharpen as Fifth District candidates face off at Round 2 forum
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1291+ words) The headlines you need to start your day With Santa Barbara County facing dozens of potential staff layoffs, the three candidates in the wide-open race for Fifth District supervisor on Thursday outlined which public services they consider non-negotiable'widening the daylight…...
Goleta welcomes splash pads at Jonny D. Wallis Park
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (475+ words) The headlines you need to start your day Goleta has a splash pad. More than 100 people packed Jonny D. Wallis Park Thursday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the park's long-awaited splash pad. Kids ran through the jets, splashed and jumped…...
The Dish: The Enduring Spell of the Stonehouse
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (873+ words) The headlines you need to start your day Stepping onto the immaculate grounds of San Ysidro Ranch feels like entering a kind of living fairytale written entirely for adults." There is something undeniably dreamlike about the property, where lavender-lined pathways,…...
The battle over the 5th District
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (314+ words) Today's newsletter is presented by'Esparza Law Group. We're strengthening our North County coverage and this week we bring you a couple of stories that tell the story of two communities in transition. " Tom Schultz travels to Santa Maria to provide…...
Starlight, pet scanners and a business bedrock: Buellton sees success at two-year budget midpoint
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (778+ words) The headlines you need to start your day The city of Buellton is in sound shape'with sales tax revenue high, a hefty safety net of reserves on hand to fight off economic headwinds, and more public services on the way,…...
'A seasoned leader: Santa Barbara County names new CEO
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) The headlines you need to start your day The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday announced the hiring of a new Santa Barbara County Executive Officer. With her contract expected to be approved June 9, Jana Petersen will fill the key position…...
Parents demand Santa Barbara Unified adopt 'tech with intent' policy and greater oversight over i Pads
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (1380+ words) The headlines you need to start your day There's an old saying in Santa Barbara: Keep LA 100 Miles Away." "unless it's about tech policy at schools." The conversations surrounding how i Pads are used at Santa Barbara Unified schools and…...