by Morgan | Apr 10, 2026 | Editorial
BOB Talks “…I think the only people determining what Carpinteria looks like is...
by Morgan | Apr 3, 2026 | Editorial
From the Launchpad to Leadership—A Candidate with Real STEM Expertise With a background in STEM, I focus on real solutions—not political noise. Join the campaign, support the mission, and help us bring results-driven leadership to...
by Morgan | Mar 22, 2026 | Editorial
by Noah Collins | Jan 24, 2026 | Editorial, Uncategorized
The Answer, My Friend, Isn’t Blowing in the Wind In December 2025, the federal government paused construction on several large offshore wind leases, citing national security concerns, particularly radar interference that could compromise defense and aviation systems....
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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Editorial, News
By Bob Smith, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) California is bleeding talent — and it’s self-inflicted. Every year, thousands of military retirees cross the state line with their families, pensions, and decades of experience, headed for anywhere but here. They’re not...
