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Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday introduced a new natural gas pipeline bill that he characterized as a compromise between conflicting philosophies on oil and gas taxes that he wants lawmakers to pass during the ongoing special session. The new bill would nearly eliminate property taxes that would be charged on the operator of a yet-to-be-built […]

Anam anar devèrs le “far est” e un pauc devèrs le nòrd. Per retrobar de formas en -at en le departament de Leire, en partida occitan auvernhata. E mai trobar d’autras formas dins Rhône (departament Ròser) e... dins Bresse (sector d’Ain) e autra part. -At coma sufix, particip passat substantivant, per caracterizar un lhuòc aguèt ben de succès. Mas s’a plus de sens coma tal en domèni d’Òil, l’a encara en domèni occitan, particip passat e substantivant. Continua llegint

Dins una bibliotèca empergaminada d’una abadiá vièlha, lo furgaire trapèt unes manescrits que balhan un lum particular e suplementari sus las vidas d’unes trobadors e d’unas trobairises, elements fins ara desconeguts e que dobrisson lo camp per d’estudis novèls, de collòquis ont especialistas especializats (o pas) se poiràn confrontar pel mai grand onor de la coneissença desmultiplicada de la rica civilizacion occitana. Continua llegint

L’epidemia del virus Ebòla qu’afècta actualament la Republica Democratica de Còngo (RDC) a despassat ja los 2000 mòrts, çò rapòrta Le Monde. Segon lo darrièr bilanç comunicat dimars 11 d’agost per las autoritats congolesas, 2011 personas son mòrtas sus 4381 cases confirmats. Lo nombre de decès a aital doblat en mens de tres setmanas lo lindal dels 1000 mòrts, passat lo 22 de julhet. Continua llegint

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to experience a vibrant week featuring cultural experiences, wellness activities, community gatherings, a vintage market, workshops, and more. From an evening of guitar and live performances to a cultural film screening, there are plenty of opportunities to explore, connect, and enjoy all that downtown […] The post What’s happening downtown August 12 appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

A Savannah man who received a pardon for his actions on Jan. 6 and who is a self-described provocateur is at the heart of the latest stir in Georgia’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. During the question-and-answer portion of a Tuesday breakfast event at a Savannah golf club, Dominic Box introduced himself as a “non-violent […]

The 155 Podcast - every candidate, every race, including school board trustees.

Some environmental health experts told LAist that school officials have more work to do on testing and cleaning at some campuses.

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) invites older adults, caregivers, family members, and community members to attend the Cypress Court Senior Expo on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00  p.m. at Cypress Court Apartments, 125 S. 7th Street, Lompoc. The free community event will bring together local organizations and service […] The post Community invited to Lompoc event connecting older adults with education and resources appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

El español perdió terreno ante Jorge Martín y Aprilia, pero descubrió una mejora física que puede cambiar su segunda mitad de temporada.

There is no such thing as ‘Judeo-Christian values’. The term hides essential differences between Judaism and Christianity.

Of all the arguments I’ve heard in favor of reopening State Street to car traffic—a move my family wholeheartedly supports—the most sensible, facts-on-the-ground analysis was published on your site by Craig Saling, proprietor of the Santa Barbara Cash Register company. In his August 4 op-ed, “A main street should serve all, not a select few,” […] The post Opinion: The most sensible reason for reopening State Street appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

The numbers don’t support the claim that migration has caused the housing affordability crisis.

ALBERTON – Clean out gutters. Secure mesh screens over attic vents. Avoid planting junipers around the house. Those are a handful of recommendations professionals who help Montanans prepare for wildfire offered this week for property owners. Tim Laroche, wildfire mitigation program manager for Missoula County, said a cultural shift is underway to help property owners […]

In other news, the State Board approved new rules that will guide how schools, colleges and universities deal with disputes related to the state's transgender athletics ban.

People monitoring air quality say levels of particulate matter, methane, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia are safe. At least one scientist has concerns.

Urban heat islands pose a growing global health threat. But in tropical cities, the peril is surging. Already burdened by hot-humid equatorial weather, global warming, intense poverty, rapid urbanization, and a lack of cooling infrastructure, tropical city officials now face a powerful 2026-2027 El Niño that could put millions of vulnerable urban dwellers at risk. […]

Your August 5 Fiesta Notebook captures the essence of Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days: a careful balance between spectacle and continuity. A city that stages its history each August must decide how much pageantry is enough and how much becomes distraction. The best festivals, like the best performances, know when to lean into color and […] The post Letter: A reflection on Fiesta appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

دونالد ترامپ، رئیس‌جمهوری آمریکا، روز چهارشنبه اعلام کرد مجلس نمایندگان این کشور لایحه دائمی شدن ساعت تابستانی را تصویب کرد و این لایحه برای تأیید نهایی به سنا فرستاده شد.

La venta a Josh Kushner y Bob Iger confirma que los Lakers ya no son solo una franquicia: son uno de los activos deportivos más poderosos del planeta.