Op Ed

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.

The local chapter of the national advocacy group, International Cesarean Awareness Network, is skeptical of Cottage Hospital's announcement to remove its decades-long VBAC ban.

The SB Aquatics Coalition says Santa Barbara is seriously behind the times when it comes to public pool facilities.

A local resident shares their birth experience and states women of color deserve respectful obstetrical treatment.

Local environmental organizations are speaking out about a plan by the Federal Government that will harm endangered and threatened species caused by oil and gas activities in the county.

Last weekend the Society of Fearless Grandmothers-Santa Barbara joined activists across the state to "Say No to Big Oil's Greed."

A local nonprofit states they were denied Fall 2022 permits to play flag football by Santa Barbara Junior High School.

Santa Barbara obstetricians penned a letter to edhat and the Santa Barbara Independent regarding their recent article, "Santa Barbara's 'Unicorn' OB Calls it Quits."

A longtime resident is frustrated the Clark Estate, Bellosguardo, is still closed to the public but open to others. 

A resident pens an open letter to the Los Olivos Community Services District regarding groundwater quality.

Community gardeners report a positive update on the City of Santa Barbara's plans to renovate the Yanoncali Community Garden.

A Goleta business owner pens an open letter to the Goleta City Council regarding the consequences of renovating Old Town Goleta.

A local resident believes the Santa Barbara County Assessor incorrectly calculates the assessment of property values.

UCSB Associated Student Senate passed a critical resolution aligning ourselves with a statewide campaign calling on Gov.

With a trial centered on domestic violence in the headlines, the executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions reminds the community to shine a light on intimate partner abuse.

A Trustee of the County Board of Education advocates for more transparency in publishing taped meetings of board meetings.

A local resident has penned an Op-Ed expressing their issues with the League of Women Voter's rules for political candidate forums.

A group of community gardeners continues to share their experiences with the Yanonali Community Garden.