07/20/2026
Save the date! California's Problems, Santa Barbara's Choices: a panel discussion at the Lobero Theatre on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM, tackling affordability, homelessness, housing, water, health care, and education.
Speakers include Pepperdine School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson, UCLA economist Lee Ohanian, former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kristen Miller, with Bill Macfadyen moderating.
California's Problems, Santa Barbara's Choices - Spotlight SB
MODERATOR: BILL MACFADYEN, Noozhawk Publisher Our All-Star Panel PETER PETERSON is the Dean of Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy and past-Director of the bipartisan reform organization California Forward. He is also the co-creator of the seminar, “Public Engagement: The Vital Leadership Sk...
07/13/2026
Peter Rupert headed down to the Santa Barbara Fish Market on the Wharf to talk with Kim Selkoe, Executive Director of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, and Chris Voss, the organization's President, about how the market works and the real challenges local fishermen are facing right now.
⚓ It's a good look at an industry that's easy to overlook but central to Santa Barbara's economy and identity. 🐟
🎬 Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXEgKoExv0c
Community Matters: Santa Barbara Fish Market
Peter Rupert heads down to the Santa Barbara Fish Market on the Wha...
07/13/2026