Op Ed

A local resident praises the Santa Barbara Unified School District's unanimous vote to renew its contract with the nonprofit Just Communities.

An edhat reader is standing up for the members of the Santa Ynez Water Conservation District 1 amidst a controversial election.

An edhat reader is frustrated with new construction on a small lot in their neighborhood.

A local resident shares their opinion on Sen. Jackson's bill to require gender diversity on corporate boards.

The new owners of Del Playa Rentals have donated to the local LGBTQ+ community and next week's Pacific Pride Festival following the previous owner's verbal homophobic attacks.

A Santa Ynez reader questions the spending and manager salary of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, while they raise customer rates, and urges locals to run for a board member seat.

A local edhat reader reflects on the Carr Fire destruction in their hometown in Northern California.

Local residents respond to an Op-Ed by County Supervisor Das Williams and Chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Kenneth Kahn, in the LA Times regarding HR 1491.

Two former Santa Barbara News-Press employees explain how Wendy McCaw mistreated employees and how the Federal government wants her to pay.

A local resident is advocating against a large AUD project proposed for Figueroa Street.

Where will you live temporarily post-disaster? A local resident takes aim at a pending bill restricting housing rentals.

An edhat reader asks the Santa Barbara County Supervisors to delay the vote on FEMA Maps this coming Tuesday.

Fund for Santa Barbara Executive Director Marcos Vargas declines delivering a commencement speech at UC Santa Barbara to stand with workers.

An edhat reader feels visitors to the Mission are the culprits for damaging the chalk art at I Madonnari.

A local nurse responds to a Riverside judge's decision to overturn the End of Life Option Act in California.

A local military veteran reminds residents what Memorial Weekend is all about and to honor those who served in the military.

An edhat reader suggests implementing rent control for State Street businesses to improve the local economy.

A local resident expresses their opinion about Westside District 3 campaign contributions for Santa Barbara's City Council.

An Old Town Goleta business owner speaks out against the proposed bicycle lane changes.

An edhat reader urges residents to contact their City Councilmembers with their opinions on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinances.

An edhat reader and Montecito resident has some comments on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in high fire areas.

A local resident asks for more transparency with community development projects.

A local resident informs the community of two proposed bills aimed to restrict gun violence.

The Headmaster of Cate School informs residents about the pervasive growth and nuisance of commercial cannabis in Carpinteria.

An edhat reader feels the elected government officials of Santa Barbara not only represent their district, but the community as a whole.

A Santa Barbara resident is questioning if a city council member is representing their district adequately. 

An edhat reader feels the Santa Barbara City Council have voted in favor of developers with AUD projects.

Plastic straws are wreaking havoc on our environment and they need to be banned immediately in Santa Barbara County

An edhat reader follows up on the SBCAG appointment and the expansion of the Surfrider commuter train.

An edhat reader is fed up with the discussion over the SBCAG seat and now its legal threats.