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From Our Inbox: Letters to the Editor for the Week Ending March 20, 2026

Regarding the March 19 article, “Santa Barbara May Rename Calle César Chavez after Sexual Abuse Allegations,” it is so sad and disappointing to see the allegations against the late César Chavez. While some clamor to rename monuments and streets because of the allegations, I recommend patience and thoughtfulness prior to acting. Why not wait until…

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Kirk Greene: Stagflation’s Shadow Returns — and Cure May Be Worse Than the Disease

by Kirk Greene March 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Dan Walters: Lawmakers Weigh Statewide Plan to be Accountable for Closing Student Achievement Gaps
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Dan Walters: Lawmakers Weigh Statewide Plan to be Accountable for Closing Student Achievement Gaps

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D.C. Collier: How Your Daily Walk with God Starts Out

by D.C. Collier March 19, 2026 | 11:30 am
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Mark James Miller: The Legend of Salomón Pico, Outlaw of El Camino Real

by Mark James Miller March 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Dan Walters: Billionaires Bolt from Blue States Amid Tax Fears, Mirroring Rebellion in ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Novel
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Dan Walters: Billionaires Bolt from Blue States Amid Tax Fears, Mirroring Rebellion in ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Novel

by Dan Walters, CalMatters Columnist March 18, 2026 | 12:00 amMarch 18, 2026 | 2:48 am
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Wayne Mellinger: On the Streets of Santa Barbara, Style Can Be Armor

by Wayne Mellinger March 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Jeff Giordano: Smell of Influence Hangs Over County’s Cannabis Odor Crackdown
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Jeff Giordano: Smell of Influence Hangs Over County’s Cannabis Odor Crackdown

by Jeff Giordano March 15, 2026 | 2:30 pmMarch 16, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Dan Walters: As Gas Prices Soar, California’s New Carbon Emission Rules Prompt War of Words
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Dan Walters: As Gas Prices Soar, California’s New Carbon Emission Rules Prompt War of Words

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Jay Casbon: The Grace of Later Things

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Kirk Greene: Why Gas Is So Expensive in California
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Kirk Greene: Why Gas Is So Expensive in California

by Kirk Greene March 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Dan Walters: California’s Tribal Casinos Trample Smaller Cardrooms with New Regulations
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Dan Walters: California’s Tribal Casinos Trample Smaller Cardrooms with New Regulations

by Dan Walters, CalMatters Columnist March 13, 2026 | 8:25 am
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D.C. Collier: Too Busy for Daily Personal Devotions with God?

by D.C. Collier March 12, 2026 | 11:30 am
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Charlotte Warner: Politics Driving Santa Barbara’s Flawed Short-Term Rental Ordinance

by Charlotte Warner March 12, 2026 | 9:05 am
Jeff Giordano & Brian Goebel: Should AI Replace Our City Council?
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Jeff Giordano & Brian Goebel: Should AI Replace Our City Council?

by Jeff Giordano and Brian Goebel March 11, 2026 | 9:30 am
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Dan Walters: Now That We Know Who’s Running for Governor, Here’s What Happens Next

by Dan Walters, CalMatters Columnist March 11, 2026 | 9:05 am
Dan Walters: Californians Despair About High Cost of Living — This Housing Can Help
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Dan Walters: Californians Despair About High Cost of Living — This Housing Can Help

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Wayne Mellinger: Fellowship Club of Santa Barbara Is a Place to Belong

by Wayne Mellinger March 9, 2026 | 1:00 pm
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