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Este foro para los candidatos a la Asamblea Estatal de California del Distrito 37 está siendo patrocinado por la League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, junto con nuestros co-patrocinadores, la rama Santa Bárbara–Goleta de AAUW y la League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County. Les transmitimos desde el estudio de TVSB, en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de LWVSB y el canal de YouT...

Melinda Greene, the non-elective Chief Deputy in the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s office, in the June 2 primary is challenging Joe Holland, now seeking an unprecedented seventh term as head of the low-profile but consequential department, which also administers local elections. In a conversation with Josh Molina and the genial host, Greene says that her boss’s long-term physical absence from work is...

Joe Holland, the incumbent Clerk-Assessor-Recorder and voter registrar for Santa Barbara County, discusses how he oversees his $22 million department from home, an arrangement made necessary by serious health challenges. In a conversation with Josh Molina and the genial host, Holland defends his effectiveness against criticism from the Board of Supervisors - and campaign rival Melinda Greene - ins...

Explore the impactful work of the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) with Dr. Cynder Sinclair. Hear from Detective Luke Vorster and Judy Lugo about PAL's mission to foster positive youth-law enforcement relationships. Discover their free teen center, mentorship programs, and initiatives like the kitchen renovation, all designed to support and empower local youth.

This segment from 'The 805 Focus' features an insightful interview with Rob Fredericks, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. He details the critical affordable housing crisis and the proactive initiatives undertaken by HACSB. The discussion highlights ongoing developments, partnerships, and the significant waitlist, underscoring the urgent need for accessible h...

Explore the remarkable transformation of Elings Park in Santa Barbara with "The 805 Focus." Dr. Cynder Sinclair interviews Justin Bart and Bruce Giffin, highlighting the park's journey from a former dump to a thriving 240-acre nonprofit. Learn about their ambitious field renovation project, community fundraising efforts, and the diverse recreational and cultural offerings available to the public.

Emma Trelles shares her experiences as a poet, highlighting her Cuban heritage and the impact of language on her work. She discusses her role as a poet laureate and the importance of community and the creative process. Through readings of her poems, she connects her work to Florida and her grandmother, while encouraging aspiring poets to read widely and develop their unique voices. The Mission of...

Supervisors Roy Lee and Laura Capps return to Newsmakers TV to discuss the measures they passed this week in a bid to restrain and restrict ICE activities in the county and local elections. The two express concerns that violent federal deportation actions have created a “tinderbox” in the community and offer withering criticism of Sheriff Bill Brown’s failures to balance local concerns about safet...

Carolyn Jabs | Board Chair & Lynn Karlson | Board Member Discover the impactful work of The Women's Fund, a collective giving circle empowering women to drive philanthropic change. Learn about their 22-year legacy of supporting nonprofits serving women, children, and families, and their new Small Grants Pilot Program designed for smaller organizations. Hear from Board Chair Carolyn Jabs about...

Heather Behrens | Director of Marketing & Nova Jeswein | Youth Education & Volunteer Manager Explore the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum with Nonprofit Connect's 805 Focus. Discover their extensive exhibits, including a Fresnel lens and an interactive children's area. Learn about their impactful educational programs, from "Maritime on the Move" to "floating classrooms," fostering a love for...

Melinda Palacio, an internationally lauded poet, author, and speaker, served as Santa Barbara’s first Chicana Poet Laureate. She was nominated by several community members and recommended to the Council for appointment by the City Arts Advisory Committee. A long-time resident of Santa Barbara, Palacio noted, "Santa Barbara itself is a poem. Santa Barbara is the city that made me a poet." Her journ...

Rep. Salud Carbajal returns to Newsmakers TV with a thundering denunciation of Donald Trump’s “illegal war” in Iran, coupled with an acknowledgement that there is little congressional Democrats can do about stopping it. In a wide-ranging interview, Santa Barbara’s man in Washington calls on the Vice President and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office, says he support...

Craig Clevinger discusses his novels, including 'Mother Howell,' and shares insights about his writing journey and influences. He reflects on his experiences living abroad, the creative process, and themes in his work. Clevinger emphasizes the importance of reading widely and stepping out of comfort zones for writers. The conversation also covers the adaptation of his works into film and the chang...

Lillian Perlmutter of the Santa Barbara News-Press joins the gang on this week’s episode, to break down how she put together her explosive investigative report showing the number of ICE arrests in and around the county jails is much higher than previously known, while Callie Fausey explains the controversy behind the federal government’s approval of a 20-year license extension for the Diablo Canyo...

The Santa Barbara Writers Conference, established in 1973, has become a hub for writers over the past 50 years. It offers workshops and networking opportunities, creating a supportive community. Participants enjoy memorable interactions with renowned authors and benefit from the resources provided. Despite changes in venues and leadership, the conference's mission to nurture writers and celebrate...

On this week’s episode, the Three Amigos discuss the two most consequential ways the Trump regime inflicts damage and pain on Santa Barbara County, as Nick Welsh reprises his latest reporting in the Independent about Sable Offshore, the rogue oil company that has restarted pumping offshore oil through a disputed and antiquated pipeline that already has caused one major local spill, and Josh Molina...

Timothy Bottoms shares stories from his new book, reflecting on his childhood fishing experiences in Santa Barbara and the influence of his father. He recounts humorous fishing adventures, the excitement of catching halibut, and the values of patience and kindness. Bottoms also discusses his acting career, including his work in Hollywood and a reading from his book that connects his life experienc...

On the eve of the third major “No Kings” protest, Christina McDermott returns to Newsmakers TV to reprise her reporting on how organizers have built a broad pro-democracy coalition that will be in evidence at demonstrations across the county this weekend, and Josh Molina and Ryan P. Cruz break down the latest housing news from Santa Barbara City Hall, where the latest data provides a gloomy outloo...

Host David Starkey engages with poet Ruben Lee Dalton about the emotional power of poetry and its ties to personal experiences. Ruben shares reflections on father-son relationships, nature, and the Vietnam War. Significant life events inspire his work, including a touching poem about his father and a memorable night with his son. The conversation highlights writing as therapy and music's role in h...

Josh Molina, Nick Welsh and Callie Fausey join the genial host for a new episode of analysis and commentary about Santa Barbara’s biggest local news stories, as the real estate community strikes back legally against City Hall’s push for rent control, the Board of Supervisors faces $66 million in red ink amid its ongoing fiscal and political feud with Sheriff Bill Brown and the Unified School Distr...

On a new episode of Newsmakers TV, our All-Star Panel of Leading Local Journalists braves the perils of Friday the 13th to break down the top news stories of the week in Santa Barbara.

In a special Newsmakers TV episode, Independent columnist Nick Welsh reprises his exclusive reporting about the fast-moving Sable Oil story, as California faces off with Trump amid war with Iran.

As pro-democracy opposition to the Trump regime broadens, a new wave of student energy is helping fuel the next big “No Kings” rally, scheduled for March 28 in Santa Barbara’s Alameda Park, as UCSB and SBCC leaders Tallula Borman and Calli Fonua join Ian Paige of Indivisible SB for a conversation with the genial host about the importance of civil society action, the cruelty of ICE’s deportation cr...

In this Episode of the Creative Community, Host David Starkey sits down with Editor, Writer, and Teacher Shelly Lowenkopf. The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentar...

Perry Longo explores how the pandemic has influenced poetry and shares his personal journey through injuries. He highlights the healing aspects of writing, particularly in hospice environments, and discusses the creative process. Longo reads several poems inspired by nature and personal struggles, encouraging emerging poets to embrace their unique voices. The discussion showcases poetry's transfor...