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Many were disappointed that the 'Indy' left out District 1 in its City Council endorsements — especially with such a stark divide between the frontrunners and so much at stake. Vote Wendy Santamaria to represent people, not corporate greed.
We Need Change at City Hall
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez did not vote in the 2022 general election, a crucial moment for safeguarding reproductive rights in our state.
Santa Barbara Council District 1 Candidates Offer Differing Visions for City's Future | Local News | Noozhawk
Incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez faces challenges from Wendy Santamaria and Cruzito Herrera Cruz.
Santa Barbara City Council Candidates Talk Art at Forum Sunday Night | Local News | Noozhawk
Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative quizzes council hopefuls on Halloween costumes, support of local arts.
Money in the Bank: A Look Inside Santa Barbara City Council Candidates’ Campaign Coffers
District 2 incumbent Michael Jordan outraises everyone, while Districts 1 and 3 reveal much tighter financial races.
View the 'Indy' District 1 Forum with Candidates Alejandra Gutierrez, Wendy Santamaria, and Cruzito H. Cruz
The 'Indy' hosted Santa Barbara District 1 candidates Alejandra Gutierrez, Wendy Santamaria, and Cruzito H. Cruz at a forum held at the Eastside’s "The Club"* on Canon Perdido on September 23.
Santa Barbara City Council Candidates Talk Rent Control at Election Forum | Elections | Noozhawk
League of Women Voters host forum that brings together all seven candidates for three seats
What Went Down in The Club: A Recap of the District 1 S.B. City Council Candidate Forum
'Santa Barbara Independent' reporters break down Monday night's forum, including the Eastside candidates’ approaches and perspectives on key issues like affordable housing and rent control.
Santa Barbara Talks: Alejandra Gutierrez vs. Wendy Santamaria—What's at Stake for Council Race? | Local News | Noozhawk
The Santa Barbara City Council contest between incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez and challenger Wendy Santamaria is the talk of the town.
Election 2024: The Battle for the Future of Eastside Santa Barbara
Incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez seeks reelection against political newcomer Wendy Santamaria.
District Elections for Santa Barbara Council Give a Voice to Diverse Field of Candidates | Local News | Noozhawk
District elections have arrived. The Nov. 5 election features two high-stakes, competitive contests in Districts 1 and 3.
Prop. 33, Rent Caps, and Santa Barbara’s City Council Races
How the 2024 General Election may decide the future of local control on rent prices.
Stark Differences Emerge at SB City Council Election Forums for Incumbents and Challengers in Districts 1 & 3 - edhat
In partnership with TV Santa Barbara and the “Santa Barbara Talks” podcast, Newsmakers this week sponsored the first City Council campaign forums of the local election season, a pair of instructive and revealing, livestreamed face-offs between top candidates in Districts 1 and 3.
County Democrats Get Fired Up About Election at Labor Day Barbecue | Local News | Noozhawk
Invigorated by Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, more than 250 Democrats gathered for a Labor Day barbecue Monday at Tucker's Grove.
Santa Barbara Talks: City Council Candidates in District 1 Discuss Rent Control, Housing, State Street | Local News | Noozhawk
The battle for the District 1 seat on the Santa Barbara City Council is taking shape.
Santa Barbara City Council District 1 & 3 incumbents and challengers take part in forum
With Election Day a little more than two months away candidates are making time for forums and debates.
Stage Set for Three Santa Barbara City Council Races
Incumbents take on challengers in the election races for the Eastside, Mesa, and Westside council seats.
Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Wendy Santamaria Tells Crowd ‘We Can Flip This Seat in November’ | Noozhawk
“This is our opportunity,” Santamaria said. “It is our opportunity to make sure we have one of our community members, a fellow tenant, and someone willing to fight for each and every one of you.”
Wendy Santamaria Talks Affordable Housing, Renovictions, Rent Cap, Challenging Alejandra Gutierrez
Check out our interview on Santa Barbara Talks!
CAUSE Action Fund Raises Funds for Electoral Work
In Santa Barbara, Davalos noted that, “we are just one vote away from passing rent stabilization,” which she termed, “the most transformative tenants’ rights policy in the city’s history.” For District 1, she announced CAF’s endorsement of Wendy Santamaria, who has worked tirelessly to organize tenants in support of rent stabilization. Davalos noted the devastating effects of gentrification on the Eastside, a historic Latino community.
UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing | The Daily Nexus
Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in tandem with Valentine’s Day at a Feb. 14 rally.
UC Santa Barbara Faculty Rally in Support of Striking Academic Workers
Speakers at Thursday’s rally say that classes and finals should not be held if they interfere with the strike.
‘Sandpiper, Shame on You!’: Protesters Blast Property Management Company
The Santa Barbara Tenants’ Union organized the protest on behalf of tenants over rising rent, poor conditions, and more.
Rent’s Too High: Santa Barbara Tenants Share Rental Horror Stories at Courthouse
Members of Santa Barbara Tenants Union and CAUSE push for tenant protections and rent control.
Caught in the Rental Crunch
Our readers speak out on the struggles of renting in Santa Barbara.
Last Stand at La Cumbre: Santa Barbara Tenants Fight Back Against Renoviction
One family tries to win the right to stay in their apartment while the property owner seeks to renovate.
Santa Barbara City Council Creates Housing Crisis Task Force to Address Rent Cap and Registry
The Santa Barbara City Council reviewed the first draft of the city’s Housing Element as it stares down the barrel of its state-mandated 8,001-unit quota.Ad hoc committee to work with community leaders to address the crisis instead of $200,000 consultant.