Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Ricardo Valencia Focuses on Housing, Immigrants in Fifth District Supervisor Race

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When approached with the idea of running for the seat of Santa Barbara County Fifth District supervisor, Ricardo Valencia was apprehensive about taking on such a large responsibility. Valencia, an educator and the son of working-class Mexican immigrants, said he was approached by people in the commu…

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Ricardo Valencia Focuses on Housing, Immigrants in Fifth District Supervisor Race (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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When approached with the idea of running for the seat of Santa Barbara County Fifth District supervisor, Ricardo Valencia was apprehensive about taking on such a large responsibility. Valencia, an educator and the son of working-class Mexican immigrants, said he was approached by people in the commu…
The Santa Barbara Independent
Ricardo Valencia for 5th District County Supervisor (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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A vote for Ricardo Valencia for 5th District Supervisor is a vote against Trump-era corruption and oil industry interference in our local elections.