Quite a day for our publicity hog California elected officials: Carbajal, Padilla and mocking-bird supporting cast: Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell.
Only one missing was Nancy Pelosi. Her rapier finesse for political theater was missed, after witnessing the ham-handed efforts by her second string of supporting California Democrat characters.
Nothing, and I mean _NOTHING_ pisses me off more than some Democrat loser like this chump coming up with an acusation then demanding a Yes or No response! G r r r r
Carbajal unfortunately embarrassed his adopted country as well as the Marine Corp, Santa Barbara County and, if poosible Congress itself with his obnoxious and self-absorbed political theater while questioning a true patriot. Complete lack of self-awareness.
SB Current could/should run an ongoing monthly account of Salud's entire voting record from Day One...no need for commentary...just the appalling facts. (Andy?)
While many of this forum's readers are painfully aware of that record, it is noteworthy Carbajal's agenda too frequently appears to be antithetical to many of the values held by most Americans...such as his voting against voter ID and proof of citizenship legislation.
SB County needs to do better going forward...albeit having to check the mandatory box when fielding a future candidate...irrespective of party affiliation.
Brava, Bonnie! The Democratic Party now stands for nothing but hatred, destruction of democracy and power for themselves. They would happily see America burn to the ground. The Democrats are evil. And the Republicans? They are hopeless. I left the Democratic Party, but I can't be a Republican. They won't even stand up for Trump, let alone the rest of us. But I believe that those of us who agree with you, Bonnie, are the majority. And it's way past the time when we should remain silent. Thank you for speaking up the way you did. You brought me to tears with this post. And I'm giving you a great, big victory hug in advance. We will win back this state and this country.
The disrespect from Salud to Pete Hegseth is unbelievable. These democrats can't see pass themselves.
California is in trouble with the leadership. Hopefully we can get people in who actually care about our state and its people. Newsom is too busy drinking wine and looking in the mirror practicing his lies. Mayor Bass is a joke too!
As much as I strongly differ with Carbajal over his political issues and lockstep partisan voting, I always thought he was an amiable fellow from his early days in Santa Barbara as Supervisor Naomi Schwartz's office aide. However, this unwarranted and highly scripted attack on Sec of Defense Hegseth changed that perception totally - there is a much more sinister Salud lurking out there after all.
The coordination of the most vile voices from California yesterday in full frontal attacks was most curious. Did Nancy Pelosi orchestrate this? Or did Gavin Newsom, wanting to clear out the California playing field before he announces he is running for POTUS.
As long as Newsom remains a tight friend of the government employee unions, he has a built in poltical base. There will be no daylight between Newsom and the government employee unions .That is his secret sauce. Until another Democrat out bids him.
I contend California is in trouble because of its voters. They love the expanding nanny state and don't think "the rich" have been taxed enough to pay for it. As long as their remains a single billionaire in this state, the Democrat agenda continues apace.
I’m shocked at the way Carbajal treated Secretary Hegseth. Didn’t think we could get a more feckless representative than Lois Capps, but Carbajal is dumber than dumb. He reads the script his staff wrote for him because he’s too stupid to think for himself. And he’s got the nerve to criticize a real soldier who is working to protect our nation. Carbajal disgusts me.
Great summary Bonnie. Yes, SB is a hot bed of self righteous indignation. No doubt the same tie-dyed cast of characters will be showing up tomorrow, flying their freak flags and exercising their constitutional rights in expressing their searing and mutual hatred for “Taco Man.” Should be a big turn out if the comments from EDHAT are accurate as many of their “warriors” are “pre-gaming” online and foaming at the mouth!
Hey, tomorrow may now become a “combo” day of outrage, protesting among other “grievances,” the military action of Israel, taking on the criminal regime in Iran. Why can’t we put all these grievances by the Left together in a comprehensive day of “rage” and get it all over with? Trump, Gaza, ICE Deportations, Climate Change, Transgender Rights (after all it is Gay Pride Month).
Never mind it is the 250th anniversary of the US Army and our victory over, wait for it…fascism! God forbid we celebrate our great country and the many men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice which allows these “activists” a public platform in which to display their collective mental illness!
Sure hope it remains peaceful, if not, our Police Chief will have the unpleasant task of kicking ass and taking names. Yes, the connecting of the dots is becoming very clear between violent criminal acts and lefty NGO’s, Democratic leaders and foreign governments. Should be interesting when all of this is unraveled, the dust settles and those responsible are named. Sure, it will be for all to see the various groups involved with the violence and mayhem paid for by our very own tax dollars! No doubt they’ll be pointing fingers at each other and ducking for cover. Just like the kid’s game of musical chairs and no seats are left!
The scripted-and-funded left is obviously hoping that some illegal will get killed over the weekend so they’ll be able to treat themselves to a lot of George Floyd-like outrage. Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen.
In fact, here’s hoping the left disgraces itself over the weekend, the country lets them know that we’re tired of their childish, wicked gameplaying, and that Trump and MAGA will get the chance they were given by voters to correct the course America is on.
Bonnie, thank you for your excellent article. And, as with all contentious issues, we need to determine what the “ultimate” goals are of the protestors. I say the goals are to have open borders and to have no enforcement of immigration laws.
Excellent article on the hypocrisy and untruths that spew out of the mouths of the folks that run our state, city, and county governments in California. I, and I am sure most of the readers, appreciate all the effort you put into contacting the various "leaders" of our county to get as much information as possible on the stance of our local officials with I.C.E. The "peaceful protests" in Los Angeles (and in other big cities) were so choreographed and well funded that to most people with half a brain it was obvious it was not an organic protest. Although I am sure you will get "set straight" by a few of the usual Trump haters on the article, thank you for sharing it with the readers.
SB Police chief writes: Our focus is on community safety, building trust, and ensuring that victims and witnesses of crime feel safe coming forward without fear of deportation or discrimination.
Do we have actual data that shows these stated Santa Barbara policing goals in fact work?
1. Community safety
2. Building trust
3. Ensuing all witness and victims ....feel safe coming forward without fear of deportation....
What surveys have been taken before and after the city police promulgated these specific goals?
1. Do you feel safe in this community?
2. Do you trust local law enforcement agencies and personnel?
3. Do you feel safe reporting criminal activities, as a victim or witness?
4. Do you fear deportation due to your own chosen illegal status?
It sounds like the police chief tells her officers to ask if suspected criminals are illegal immigrants. And if so, to ignore their crime activity and move on. Whatever you do, don't shoot and kill an illegal immigrant during a crime or you'll go to jail. Is this really happening?
JL - the fear of conservatorship, confiscation of owned property — our home — is the real fear of single female property owners. Local law enforcement brass & judiciary initiate and benefit from confiscation
Facts are pesky things for ideologues who prefer to ignore them or feign ignorance. I am hoping the SBPD is true to the chief’s promise, and duty, and prevents any of the anarchy/ terrorism in the guise of anti ICE protests in SB. Watching Florida police tell citizens they are free to accelerate their vehicles, if they are surrounded my lunatics attempting to drag them out into the street, is much more reassuring. I doubt much violent civil unrest will happen in Florida and other states governed by sane adults.
"THE CIA & USAID PLAYBOOK FOR THE LA RIOTS. Classified documents have been uncovered that reveals how the CIA plans out and sets off riots to destabilize governments. As for civil unrest here in the US, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed on Monday that demonstrators in Los Angeles were being paid and that the ongoing riots were part of a professional operation." CAN WE ALL SAY PLANNED OPERATION?
As I have stated here to all I am a Whistle-Blower to the SB-CALI Elite So-Called-Leaders.
On November 2, 2014 I was interviewed by Military Intelligence Concerning "PEOPLE"
in Santa Barbara and their Collective Activities. A few months later in Jan-2016 a large number of Federal Agents just happen to roll into SB and stayed, to yes Enjoy the SB Beach Life/Community.
As anyone can see for their own eyes the World, US, CALI and SB Conflict has been increased
to the point of WWIII and Civil War in the US and all points in-between. LIKE IRAN
The real question is WHO IS BEHIND ALL OF THIS?
If you all like Theatre and The Greek Tragedy take a look at Senator Padilla's Greek Play-Act
which is PART 1,343 of a 2,000 Part Planned Greek Tragedy.
How many more are there that have not been found out?
The list of NGO's that have literally tens of Millions of our tax dollars is astounding. That at a time when the middle class is being tax to a point of breaking.
If any of these organizations have funded illegal and destructive activity (like riots and looting) they should have their tax based money taken back and their governing boards face criminal charges.
How many of locals are supporting these organizations now that it is very questionable if they are involved with criminal activity?
Has the City Council or members supported such criminal activity?
Have City employees used taxpayer money/services to support criminal activity?
Very Good Cars Are Basic THINK > "This is Operation Gladio, and it's been going on for decades." Used by some Political Group in CALI-SB. Guess Who NOPE NOT THE CIA!!!
Here’s how badly that stinking Biden has screwed up our country:
A gal pal told me today her Mexican friend’s mother was hiding in a janitor’s closet at work because of an ICE raid. They have been here for 20 years, own a house, have kids etc.
Trump wants to deport the 20 MILLION illegal invaders Biden invited in, but ICE raids will sweep up lots of regular Americans who have been here for years even tho some of them didn’t get their papers.
Earl Brown; Both political parties “screwed up our country”: Republicans complicit MIAs while Democrats are visible activists. It’s time for conservatives to own up.
I find it rich these "protesters" are starting their rant against law and order at Calle Cesar Chavez St....the street honoring the one person who most assuredly would NOT support or attend.
Carbajal, the marine reserve who touts his training.
He attended UCSB while a marine reserve. Never saw any action.
Oh and he was brought here illegally as a child.
Now he defends illegals and the $30 Billion of CA public money that subsidizes the illegals choice to break our laws.
Salud is not loyal to America.
Thanks for reading to the end and watching that video!!
Watching this clown try to talk down to a real soldier who actually SAW action is laughable.
He did a disservice to ALL marines.
I would be Embarrassed to know this guy.
He's our congressman and needs to be voted out, ASAP
Hey Emmett,
Get a load of OUR Congressman making a complete fool out of himself!
https://youtu.be/NgapJxGjGik?si=quoB-bPJKNDJ03Vk
LT, this is at the end of my column.
Oh sorry Bonnie, my bad. How about this one where OUR California Senator lunges at a Cabinet Member and then wrestles with Federal Agents!
https://youtu.be/BNjBbTr9bCw?si=Ul4tyLA_ax_4uRuK
Quite a day for our publicity hog California elected officials: Carbajal, Padilla and mocking-bird supporting cast: Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell.
Only one missing was Nancy Pelosi. Her rapier finesse for political theater was missed, after witnessing the ham-handed efforts by her second string of supporting California Democrat characters.
Nothing, and I mean _NOTHING_ pisses me off more than some Democrat loser like this chump coming up with an acusation then demanding a Yes or No response! G r r r r
Speaking of “making a fool of himself”, looks like Trump is living up to his TACO name.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/us/politics/trump-ice-raids-farms-hotels.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
You dipshit posting this crap from unnamed sources alleged to have knowledge of the subject. What a clown you are.
Thumbs Bonnie!
Carbajal unfortunately embarrassed his adopted country as well as the Marine Corp, Santa Barbara County and, if poosible Congress itself with his obnoxious and self-absorbed political theater while questioning a true patriot. Complete lack of self-awareness.
SB Current could/should run an ongoing monthly account of Salud's entire voting record from Day One...no need for commentary...just the appalling facts. (Andy?)
While many of this forum's readers are painfully aware of that record, it is noteworthy Carbajal's agenda too frequently appears to be antithetical to many of the values held by most Americans...such as his voting against voter ID and proof of citizenship legislation.
SB County needs to do better going forward...albeit having to check the mandatory box when fielding a future candidate...irrespective of party affiliation.
Brava, Bonnie! The Democratic Party now stands for nothing but hatred, destruction of democracy and power for themselves. They would happily see America burn to the ground. The Democrats are evil. And the Republicans? They are hopeless. I left the Democratic Party, but I can't be a Republican. They won't even stand up for Trump, let alone the rest of us. But I believe that those of us who agree with you, Bonnie, are the majority. And it's way past the time when we should remain silent. Thank you for speaking up the way you did. You brought me to tears with this post. And I'm giving you a great, big victory hug in advance. We will win back this state and this country.
Right on Pol-Pol!
Bonnie- Thank you for outlining what all clear-thinking people believe to be true!
Karen Bass is simply a moron and communist. Newsom is a sociopath.
Do a search on Ted Bundy and compare his look to Newsom ….
The disrespect from Salud to Pete Hegseth is unbelievable. These democrats can't see pass themselves.
California is in trouble with the leadership. Hopefully we can get people in who actually care about our state and its people. Newsom is too busy drinking wine and looking in the mirror practicing his lies. Mayor Bass is a joke too!
As much as I strongly differ with Carbajal over his political issues and lockstep partisan voting, I always thought he was an amiable fellow from his early days in Santa Barbara as Supervisor Naomi Schwartz's office aide. However, this unwarranted and highly scripted attack on Sec of Defense Hegseth changed that perception totally - there is a much more sinister Salud lurking out there after all.
The coordination of the most vile voices from California yesterday in full frontal attacks was most curious. Did Nancy Pelosi orchestrate this? Or did Gavin Newsom, wanting to clear out the California playing field before he announces he is running for POTUS.
Newsom can announce anything he wants. He has burned any chances of future public office! We all jnow who he is.
As long as Newsom remains a tight friend of the government employee unions, he has a built in poltical base. There will be no daylight between Newsom and the government employee unions .That is his secret sauce. Until another Democrat out bids him.
California is in trouble because of its leadership?!!!!
California is already GONE because of its leadership!
Hold on tight and please God help us.
I contend California is in trouble because of its voters. They love the expanding nanny state and don't think "the rich" have been taxed enough to pay for it. As long as their remains a single billionaire in this state, the Democrat agenda continues apace.
I’m shocked at the way Carbajal treated Secretary Hegseth. Didn’t think we could get a more feckless representative than Lois Capps, but Carbajal is dumber than dumb. He reads the script his staff wrote for him because he’s too stupid to think for himself. And he’s got the nerve to criticize a real soldier who is working to protect our nation. Carbajal disgusts me.
Great summary Bonnie. Yes, SB is a hot bed of self righteous indignation. No doubt the same tie-dyed cast of characters will be showing up tomorrow, flying their freak flags and exercising their constitutional rights in expressing their searing and mutual hatred for “Taco Man.” Should be a big turn out if the comments from EDHAT are accurate as many of their “warriors” are “pre-gaming” online and foaming at the mouth!
Hey, tomorrow may now become a “combo” day of outrage, protesting among other “grievances,” the military action of Israel, taking on the criminal regime in Iran. Why can’t we put all these grievances by the Left together in a comprehensive day of “rage” and get it all over with? Trump, Gaza, ICE Deportations, Climate Change, Transgender Rights (after all it is Gay Pride Month).
Never mind it is the 250th anniversary of the US Army and our victory over, wait for it…fascism! God forbid we celebrate our great country and the many men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice which allows these “activists” a public platform in which to display their collective mental illness!
Sure hope it remains peaceful, if not, our Police Chief will have the unpleasant task of kicking ass and taking names. Yes, the connecting of the dots is becoming very clear between violent criminal acts and lefty NGO’s, Democratic leaders and foreign governments. Should be interesting when all of this is unraveled, the dust settles and those responsible are named. Sure, it will be for all to see the various groups involved with the violence and mayhem paid for by our very own tax dollars! No doubt they’ll be pointing fingers at each other and ducking for cover. Just like the kid’s game of musical chairs and no seats are left!
Happy Flag Day everyone! 🇺🇸
What is wrong with opposing Israel attacking Iran? Why did you put that in there?
Another smart, tough piece from Bonnie!
The scripted-and-funded left is obviously hoping that some illegal will get killed over the weekend so they’ll be able to treat themselves to a lot of George Floyd-like outrage. Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen.
In fact, here’s hoping the left disgraces itself over the weekend, the country lets them know that we’re tired of their childish, wicked gameplaying, and that Trump and MAGA will get the chance they were given by voters to correct the course America is on.
Just watched Salad Carbajal, he is an embarrassment to Santa Barbara County, hard to believe how uneducated he sounded.
Bonnie, thank you for your excellent article. And, as with all contentious issues, we need to determine what the “ultimate” goals are of the protestors. I say the goals are to have open borders and to have no enforcement of immigration laws.
Excellent article on the hypocrisy and untruths that spew out of the mouths of the folks that run our state, city, and county governments in California. I, and I am sure most of the readers, appreciate all the effort you put into contacting the various "leaders" of our county to get as much information as possible on the stance of our local officials with I.C.E. The "peaceful protests" in Los Angeles (and in other big cities) were so choreographed and well funded that to most people with half a brain it was obvious it was not an organic protest. Although I am sure you will get "set straight" by a few of the usual Trump haters on the article, thank you for sharing it with the readers.
SB Police chief writes: Our focus is on community safety, building trust, and ensuring that victims and witnesses of crime feel safe coming forward without fear of deportation or discrimination.
Do we have actual data that shows these stated Santa Barbara policing goals in fact work?
1. Community safety
2. Building trust
3. Ensuing all witness and victims ....feel safe coming forward without fear of deportation....
What surveys have been taken before and after the city police promulgated these specific goals?
1. Do you feel safe in this community?
2. Do you trust local law enforcement agencies and personnel?
3. Do you feel safe reporting criminal activities, as a victim or witness?
4. Do you fear deportation due to your own chosen illegal status?
5. Do you fear your gaming the system will be discovered resulting in loss of benefits?
6. Do your kids as ESL students, realize the millions spent on their education while they’re non-performance drags down other students?
Has the nightly packed house at the Chumash casino ever been surveyed for their reliance on public welfare benefits?
It sounds like the police chief tells her officers to ask if suspected criminals are illegal immigrants. And if so, to ignore their crime activity and move on. Whatever you do, don't shoot and kill an illegal immigrant during a crime or you'll go to jail. Is this really happening?
JL - the fear of conservatorship, confiscation of owned property — our home — is the real fear of single female property owners. Local law enforcement brass & judiciary initiate and benefit from confiscation
Facts are pesky things for ideologues who prefer to ignore them or feign ignorance. I am hoping the SBPD is true to the chief’s promise, and duty, and prevents any of the anarchy/ terrorism in the guise of anti ICE protests in SB. Watching Florida police tell citizens they are free to accelerate their vehicles, if they are surrounded my lunatics attempting to drag them out into the street, is much more reassuring. I doubt much violent civil unrest will happen in Florida and other states governed by sane adults.
I read this very accurate article by the ever-vigilant Bonnie Donovan titled
"Santa Barbara, the Home of the Protest" and I have an add-on to Ms. Dovovan's
title "Santa Barbara, the Home and GROUND-ZERO of the US-CALI-SB Protests"
To provide SB Currentors with breaking news on X weblink and quote below>
https://x.com/TheIntelSCIF/status/1933181591108390917
"THE CIA & USAID PLAYBOOK FOR THE LA RIOTS. Classified documents have been uncovered that reveals how the CIA plans out and sets off riots to destabilize governments. As for civil unrest here in the US, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed on Monday that demonstrators in Los Angeles were being paid and that the ongoing riots were part of a professional operation." CAN WE ALL SAY PLANNED OPERATION?
As I have stated here to all I am a Whistle-Blower to the SB-CALI Elite So-Called-Leaders.
On November 2, 2014 I was interviewed by Military Intelligence Concerning "PEOPLE"
in Santa Barbara and their Collective Activities. A few months later in Jan-2016 a large number of Federal Agents just happen to roll into SB and stayed, to yes Enjoy the SB Beach Life/Community.
As anyone can see for their own eyes the World, US, CALI and SB Conflict has been increased
to the point of WWIII and Civil War in the US and all points in-between. LIKE IRAN
The real question is WHO IS BEHIND ALL OF THIS?
If you all like Theatre and The Greek Tragedy take a look at Senator Padilla's Greek Play-Act
which is PART 1,343 of a 2,000 Part Planned Greek Tragedy.
https://x.com/JDunlap1974/status/1933536481169019201
https://x.com/search?q=Padilla%20&src=typed_query
Howard Walther, Member of a Military Family
PS1 - Is there a MAJOR IMMIGRATION FRAUD CASE in SB Concealed by the So-Called SB Leaders?
Quite a list of criminals in your article.
How many more are there that have not been found out?
The list of NGO's that have literally tens of Millions of our tax dollars is astounding. That at a time when the middle class is being tax to a point of breaking.
If any of these organizations have funded illegal and destructive activity (like riots and looting) they should have their tax based money taken back and their governing boards face criminal charges.
How many of locals are supporting these organizations now that it is very questionable if they are involved with criminal activity?
Has the City Council or members supported such criminal activity?
Have City employees used taxpayer money/services to support criminal activity?
Very Good Cars Are Basic THINK > "This is Operation Gladio, and it's been going on for decades." Used by some Political Group in CALI-SB. Guess Who NOPE NOT THE CIA!!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Gladio
It has become known by INTELLIGENCE as the RAT-FU......KING OPERATION
Used Oh So Effectively in CALI and SB.
Here’s how badly that stinking Biden has screwed up our country:
A gal pal told me today her Mexican friend’s mother was hiding in a janitor’s closet at work because of an ICE raid. They have been here for 20 years, own a house, have kids etc.
Trump wants to deport the 20 MILLION illegal invaders Biden invited in, but ICE raids will sweep up lots of regular Americans who have been here for years even tho some of them didn’t get their papers.
Earl Brown; Both political parties “screwed up our country”: Republicans complicit MIAs while Democrats are visible activists. It’s time for conservatives to own up.
Caesar Chavez, Clinton & Obama all oppose illegal labor. They are Dem hero’s.
Dems cheered them for deporting illegals and inviting federal government in.
This just shows the mind games Dems play with their minion voters.
These are exciting times. COVID showed how easily people can be manipulated and peer pressured and we are seeing it here again.
Question, will common sense people , D or R, standup to this?
History says, no, they will hide and allow the radical agenda to fully take over.
I find it rich these "protesters" are starting their rant against law and order at Calle Cesar Chavez St....the street honoring the one person who most assuredly would NOT support or attend.