TV Santa Barbara

Small business owner Jason Carlton reflects on what he learned from his last, unsuccessful, race for Santa Barbara's District 6 City Council seat, and discusses some of the issues that are animating his campaign this time, from improving city permit processing and construction procedures, to addressing the problems of State Street with a sweeping system of automatic traffic bollards.

Kaitlin Sweeney returns to Newsmakers TV this week to discuss her scoop raising serious questions about city permits at the Eastside doggie day care facility where a bulldog puppy named Bruce drowned last month, while Ryan P. Cruz breaks down the City Hall controversy over the SBPD’s automated license plate readers, Sofia Wallace reprises her reporting on the big sale of a landmark commercial property in Goleta and Josh Molina has the latest from the local campaign trail. Plus: the genial host’s head explodes over one city council candidate’s expressed plan to keep his political patronage job if he wins election.

In the four-way race to represent downtown and nearby neighborhoods in the city council's District 6, notary and small business owner Anabella Lehne breaks down her opposition to rent control, explains why part of State Street should be reopened to cars, and jabs at the front-runner as she burnishes her credentials as a "born and raised" Santa Barbara.

Join author and poet Julie Dillemuth as she shares her insights into the challenges of writing picture books and the importance of spatial thinking skills. Discover the connection between poetry and children's books, and learn about Julie's experience with screenwriting and adaptations. Get advice for aspiring writers, including taking classes and utilizing available resources. Find out how to enjoy the writing process even when it's challenging, and be inspired to be tenacious and express yourself.

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Julian Lozada joins the gang for a new episode of Newsmakers TV, reprising her reporting on back-to-school week for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, which faces big challenges in dealing with declining enrollment and the proliferation of brain-rot tech devices, as Nick Welsh reports some surprising new data about local success in expanding publicly-funded child care, and Josh Molina recounts the latest from the campaign trail on the races for city council and mayor. Plus: as County Executive Mona Miyasato departs after 11 years on the job, there’s a simultaneous significant brain drain in leadership throughout county government that could portend big changes.

In first campaign interview, mayoral front-runner talks politics and policy of rent control, State Street and budget, jabbing at chief rival Eric Friedman for consistently siding with incumbent mayor.

Shirley Lim delves into the world of poetry, discussing its accessibility and impact on everyday life. The poet shares her journey, influences, and writing process, highlighting poetry's role in addressing societal issues like climate change and political themes. She also reflects on teaching poetry to children and reads several of her poems, showcasing the connection between poetry and both personal and collective experiences. Shirley reads poems from her In Praise of Limes collection, including 'Santa Barbara Rain' and 'April Heat Wave'. She also shares political and climate change poems. The conversation concludes with a discussion of American identity and the evolving genius of the country.

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 documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

Our All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists is back with a new episode of Newsmakers TV, breaking down Santa Barbara's most consequential and entertaining news stories.

Cynthia Carbone Ward shares her writing journey, focusing on personal storytelling and community engagement. She reflects on her experiences as a writer and teacher, discussing the emotional aspects of caregiving and the power of writing. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of oral history and shared narratives, encouraging aspiring writers to find their unique voices and write from personal experiences while offering practical writing advice.

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 documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

It’s deadline day for candidates running for mayor and city council in Santa Barbara, and with a majority of seats at City Hall up for grabs, Josh Molina joins the genial host to handicap the races – and break down why they’re important in shaping crucial policies about the city’s future that hang in the balance.