Op Ed

A local nonprofit has a response to the recent announcement about an influx of funding for logging and vegetation clearning in the Los Padres National Forest.

An edhat reader argues for more public comment time during Santa Barbara Unified board appointments.

A community member shares their response to the News-Press Publisher's opinion article on what she wishes for Santa Barbara.

Ron responds to a recent Mule Trail article and advocates for public trails to include hikers as well.

A Goleta resident and a newly formed community organization asks the city to do something about the noise from the Santa Barbara Airport.

A reader pens an open letter to County Public Works and Board of Supervisors on how to complete the Modoc bike path without compromising the Modoc Preserve.

A reader put together a comprehensive outline with the facts of the Modoc Multi-Use Path proposal in light of "misinformation."

A Los Olivos resident expresses their opinion on the proposed sewage treatment plant intended to serve the community.

A reader agues a new referendum backed by oil companies could ruin the California coastline.

A member of the Santa Barbara Unified School District's literacy task force voices their concerns.

A Goleta residents argues in support of Measure B, a 1% sales tax increase. 

Tom encourages the community to write to the Goleta City Council today before they vote on changing the structure of Hollister Ave in Old Town Goleta.

A Santa Barbara resident states the influx of cruise ships to the local area is polluting the air.

A Carpinteria resident weighs in on the ongoing battle around Measure T.

Two local legislators endorse voting YES on Prop 1 because even California needs a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom and abortion.

A Los Olivos resident argues that the community needs accurate information about the town's septic to sewer project.

A reader shares their opinion on Goleta's plan to narrow Hollister Ave in Old Town Goleta.

A local resident writes an open letter to Santa Barbara City Councilmembers on the proposed Short Term Vacation Rental Permitting Program.

A Carpinteria resident warns that Measure T is not as it seems and urges voters to vote no.

A local resident praises the Santa Barbara County Board of Education's recent decision to approve video recordings of meetings.

A resident shares their perspective on the Carpinteria City Councilmembers rebuttal argument in favor of Measure T.

A resident shares their perspective on two local politcal party newsletters.

A Carpinteria resident advocates in keeping Carpinteria Classic regarding the proposed Surfliner Hotel.

A Carpinteria resident shares their support for Measure T that will be voted on in November.

A local writes in support of the proposed Modoc Bike Path stating a path from Goleta to Santa Barbara can save lives.

A reader shares their opinion on "Save Downtown Open Space" for Carpinteria and argues that it's actually a Trojan Horse.

Coast Village Road and Coast Village Circle businesses pen an open letter to the city asking for the removal of parklets and restoration of parking spots.

A local resident shares their opinion on the new parade route for this coming Old Spanish Days Fiesta parade.

Change Is Uncomfortable, But Silence Is Complicity, Says Dr. Katrina Mitchell

A reader is concerned about a proposal to remove 63 Canary Island Palm and Eucalyptus trees from Modoc Road.