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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Santa Barbara News Today from The Daily News Now delivers the stories shaping the Central Coast — from local politics, business, housing, tourism, culture, public safety, and community voices to the events and lifestyle that define life in one of California’s most iconic coastal cities. Covering Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Isla Vista, and beyond, we bring you fast, reliable, and engaging local news updates every day.
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California's Secret Billion-Dollar Budget | Santa Barbara News
California lawmakers secretly funneled $1.3 billion into hundreds of local projects—mostly without public input or transparency—through a last-minute, behind-the-scenes earmarking process that favors powerful districts while leaving rural areas sidelined, sparking debate over fairness and accountability in state budgeting.
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https://www.independent.com/2026/09/18/how-a-santa-barbara-county-gym-a-farmers-market-and-mma-fighters-landed-millions-in-newsoms-last-budget/
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18 Sept 2026
California’s Poverty Problem | Santa Barbara News
California’s golden image is cracking under the weight of its crushing cost of living. While Governor Newsom paints the state as a national economic leader, new poverty data reveals a stark reality: 35% of Californians are struggling to make ends meet — a figure that matches Medi-Cal enrollment and dwarfs the national average. Though California’s supplemental poverty rate (17.8%) is no longer the worst — Louisiana now leads at 19.8% — it’s the sky-high prices for housing, utilities, and transportation here that are driving families into hardship. Researchers confirm the crisis, showing even those earning up to 150% of the poverty line are barely scraping by. Until costs ease or middle-class jobs return, millions will remain stuck in a tough spot.
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18 Sept 2026
Santa Barbara’s Latest Headlines | Santa Barbara News
A tense night in Santa Barbara: A man stabbed after breaking into a home, two cops hospitalized after a high-speed crash, and a new Cajé Coffee Roasters location opening in Goleta. Meanwhile, a federal agent faces accusations of pepper-spraying a volunteer near the jail, and the Bellosguardo Foundation sues the county over $1 million in disputed property taxes — claiming it’s a public museum.
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