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Space X launch from Vandenberg scheduled early Friday; sonic booms possible across Central Coast
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (185+ words) Residents across the Central Coast may hear one or more sonic booms early Friday morning as a Space X Falcon 9 rocket'carrying a national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office launches from and lands at Vandenberg Space Force Base.' The…...
Solvang summer free concert series returned Wednesday with Molly Ringwald Project
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (208+ words) The Solvang Chamber of Commerce brought back its Summer Music in the Park Series this week, with a performance from the'Molly Ringwald Project.'Concerts' continue every Wednesday through August, with a different genre each night including classic rock "n" roll,…...
As ballot deadline nears, will California's billionaire tax actually go to voters? | Dan Walters
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (437+ words) Early 20th century political reformers such as Hiram Johnson saw the initiative process " placing measures on the ballot for voters to decide " as an antidote to a Legislature controlled by moneyed interests. However, 125 years after voters adopted the process, it's come…...
Capitol's perpetual rivalry on display as Newsom and legislators clash over budget | Dan Walters | Dan-walters | santamariatimes. com
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (547+ words) A few months after his inauguration as governor in 1999, Gray Davis uttered a few words that rattled the Capitol. While being interviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle's editorial board, the Democrat expressed frustration about his differences with legislative leaders, and…...
Editorial Cartoon: Adults addicted to social media complain
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Iran deal renews question: Was this war necessary? | Byron York
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (582+ words) Why not just destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, keeping the option to strike again if, or when, Iran made progress reconstituting them? It's a question President Donald Trump and top administration officials have never fully answered. After the 2025 bombing, Trump famously…...
What is in the new Iran deal? | Guest Editorial
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (533+ words) The Washington Post wonders what is in the new Iran deal: Vice President JD Vance said an agreement to end the Iran war was signed "digitally" on Sunday, and a formal ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Geneva. Asked Monday…...
Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Bullying Report
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (124+ words) Santa Maria Times A report released on Thursday identified three primary findings: that bullying remains a persistent issue in some county schools; that communication between administrators and school counselors regarding bullying incidents is inconsistent; and that parent participation in anti-bullying…...
Twelve Santa Barbara County organizations awarded more than $56, 000 in grants
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (358+ words) Twelve projects across Santa Barbara County were awarded more than $56, 000 in grant funding'by the'Board of Supervisors as part of the 2026-27 Arts Making Impact program. Selected projects, eligible for grants of up to $5, 000, will'serve communities including Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Santa…...
Pioneer Valley boys volleyball sweeps end-of-season awards
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (229+ words) Pioneer Valley outside hitter Giovanni Baez spikes the ball during a May high school boys volleyball game against Mission College Prep at Pioneer Valley High School. Pioneer Valley won the match in four sets to win the Ocean League Championship....