by w47y6 | Nov 24, 2025 | Editorial
The Santa Barbara Independent published a full-length op-ed today by retired U.S. Navy Commander and Republican congressional candidate Bob Smith. The coverage of the op-ed marks the latest in a growing wave of local media attention to his 2026 challenge against...
by w47y6 | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
24th Congressional District candidate Bob Smith and other Republicans call for changes in federal and state leadership by Nick Forselles, Noozhawk Staff Writer, Katherine Ball Noozhawk Contributing Writer and Joshua Molina, Noozhawk South County Editor...
by w47y6 | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
As I Was Saying… Gone with the Offshore Wind By Bob Smith, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) As I sat with my wife’s family for my birthday dinner this past weekend at Goleta Beach, everyone marveled at the view of the ocean from our table. I couldn’t help but...
by w47y6 | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restore Transparency, Safety, and Support By Bob Smith Wed Aug 06, 2025 | 2:53pm SB 54 prohibits nearly all cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, with the unintended consequence that federal agents must cast a broad net rather...
by w47y6 | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Bob Smith, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) — Courtesy of Santa Barbara Current On Thursday, July 10th, federal agents carried out judicial ICE warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, not targeting peaceful farmworkers but addressing much darker issues. Fourteen...