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SATIRE EDITION · SANTA BARBARA COUNTY · ★ TWO BITS ★
The Whipping PostSaturday, May 30, 2026Vol. INo. 1Santa Barbara County · A Satire

The Whipping Post Take

Every Santa Barbara story — our way

We watch every newsroom in Santa Barbara County — the Independent, Noozhawk, Edhat, KEYT NewsChannel 3-12, KSBY, and the UCSB Daily Nexus. The second they post, we file a sharper, funnier take on the same story.

WORLD CUP 2026: USA! MEXICO! CANADA! OR, Y'KNOW, JUST SEND IN THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO BUILD A REALLY, REALLY BIG

Latest · vs Edhat

WORLD CUP 2026: USA! MEXICO! CANADA! OR, Y'KNOW, JUST SEND IN THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO BUILD A REALLY, REALLY BIG

Edhat, bless their hearts, just informed us that the World Cup — soccer, for the uninitiated — will be hosted by three North American countries, as if this news wasn't already exhaustively covered by

5/30/2026

FINALLY, HE'S OFF THE MARKET! JR. TRUMP'S BAHAMAS BASH BREAKS INTERNET (AND BANK)

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

FINALLY, HE'S OFF THE MARKET! JR. TRUMP'S BAHAMAS BASH BREAKS INTERNET (AND BANK)

5/30/2026

FINALLY! HIGH ART INSPIRED BY REAL LIFE! BILLIONAIRES PAY FOR UNDRESSED BODIES

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

FINALLY! HIGH ART INSPIRED BY REAL LIFE! BILLIONAIRES PAY FOR UNDRESSED BODIES

5/30/2026

SMARTPHONES STEAL YOUR SOUL, NEWSCHANNEL 3-12 ACTS SHOCKED!

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

SMARTPHONES STEAL YOUR SOUL, NEWSCHANNEL 3-12 ACTS SHOCKED!

5/30/2026

TRUMP'S 250TH B-DAY BASH BOMBS! NO TALENT, NO PROBLEM FOR GOLD-PLATED EVENT!

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

TRUMP'S 250TH B-DAY BASH BOMBS! NO TALENT, NO PROBLEM FOR GOLD-PLATED EVENT!

5/30/2026

UCSB 'SENATE' REPLACED! THE NEW PUPPETS ARE HERE!

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB 'SENATE' REPLACED! THE NEW PUPPETS ARE HERE!

5/30/2026

FINALLY, A WORTHY SUBJECT: OLD MASTERS’ AUCTIONS, AND THE RISING PRICE OF NUDES!

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

FINALLY, A WORTHY SUBJECT: OLD MASTERS’ AUCTIONS, AND THE RISING PRICE OF NUDES!

5/30/2026

UCSB STUDENTS OUTRAGED... AGAIN! DEMAND ADMINISTRATORS ACT LIKE ADULTS, FOR ONCE

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB STUDENTS OUTRAGED... AGAIN! DEMAND ADMINISTRATORS ACT LIKE ADULTS, FOR ONCE

5/30/2026

HANCOCK COLLEGE: CRANKING OUT MORE GOV'T WORKERS! TAXPAYERS, REJOICE!

vs Noozhawk

HANCOCK COLLEGE: CRANKING OUT MORE GOV'T WORKERS! TAXPAYERS, REJOICE!

5/30/2026

UCSB BASEBALL SQUANDERS REGIONAL OPENER, PROVING WOKE INFRASTRUCTURE CAN'T BUILD WINNERS

vs Noozhawk

UCSB BASEBALL SQUANDERS REGIONAL OPENER, PROVING WOKE INFRASTRUCTURE CAN'T BUILD WINNERS

5/30/2026

UCSB DAILY NEXUS OFFERS 'LEAST SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BREAKUP' ADVICE: A VOID IN WISDOM, NOT A GUIDE!

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB DAILY NEXUS OFFERS 'LEAST SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BREAKUP' ADVICE: A VOID IN WISDOM, NOT A GUIDE!

5/30/2026

DEMOCRATS DISCOVER 'RURAL REVIVAL' ISN'T A NEW APP, STILL CAN'T FIND IOWA

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

DEMOCRATS DISCOVER 'RURAL REVIVAL' ISN'T A NEW APP, STILL CAN'T FIND IOWA

5/30/2026

BOUNCED CHECK? NO BIG DEAL! LOCAL NEWS CELEBRATES CRIMINAL AMNESTY

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

BOUNCED CHECK? NO BIG DEAL! LOCAL NEWS CELEBRATES CRIMINAL AMNESTY

5/30/2026

UCSB GRADS FACE CRUEL REALITY: LIFE'S AWFUL, TAXES ARE REAL, PARENTS' BASEMENT AWAITS

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB GRADS FACE CRUEL REALITY: LIFE'S AWFUL, TAXES ARE REAL, PARENTS' BASEMENT AWAITS

5/30/2026

SOLVANG WINERY CRUMBLES: OWNERS FLEE TO OREGON, LEAVING BEHIND…MORE BEER?

vs Noozhawk

SOLVANG WINERY CRUMBLES: OWNERS FLEE TO OREGON, LEAVING BEHIND…MORE BEER?

5/30/2026

UCSB STUDENTS FLOCK TO SUMMER 'INTERNSHIPS' TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE COFFEE

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB STUDENTS FLOCK TO SUMMER 'INTERNSHIPS' TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE COFFEE

5/30/2026

FRONTIER FLIES ON EMPTY: WILL WE EVER GET A DECENT BUDGET AIRLINE?

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

FRONTIER FLIES ON EMPTY: WILL WE EVER GET A DECENT BUDGET AIRLINE?

5/30/2026

FINALLY! ARTSWEEK EDITOR ABANDONS SINKING SHIP; REAL JOURNALISM WAITS!

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

FINALLY! ARTSWEEK EDITOR ABANDONS SINKING SHIP; REAL JOURNALISM WAITS!

5/30/2026

JUDGE RACE: DIGNIFIED LEGAL BEAGLES DROWN VOTERS IN CASH, EXPECT TO BE OBEYED

vs Noozhawk

JUDGE RACE: DIGNIFIED LEGAL BEAGLES DROWN VOTERS IN CASH, EXPECT TO BE OBEYED

5/30/2026

CAL POLY BASEBALL: ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE WOKE MOB?

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

CAL POLY BASEBALL: ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE WOKE MOB?

5/30/2026

ARTS EDITOR'S FAREWELL: ANOTHER COLLEGE JOURNALIST PREPARES TO SAVE THE WORLD

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

ARTS EDITOR'S FAREWELL: ANOTHER COLLEGE JOURNALIST PREPARES TO SAVE THE WORLD

5/30/2026

VENTURA OPENS NEW REALITY SHOW: 'WHO WANTS TO BE A (USELESS) BUREAUCRAT?'

vs Edhat

VENTURA OPENS NEW REALITY SHOW: 'WHO WANTS TO BE A (USELESS) BUREAUCRAT?'

5/30/2026

OILY MESS IN LA: ROADS OPEN, QUESTIONS NOT. WHO KNEW A PIPELINE WORKED THAT WAY?!

vs Edhat

OILY MESS IN LA: ROADS OPEN, QUESTIONS NOT. WHO KNEW A PIPELINE WORKED THAT WAY?!

5/30/2026

FINALLY! UCSB OPINION EDITOR REALIZES LIFE IS SHORT! (JUST NOT SHORT ENOUGH)

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

FINALLY! UCSB OPINION EDITOR REALIZES LIFE IS SHORT! (JUST NOT SHORT ENOUGH)

5/30/2026

ACCUSED 'MOM' ADMITS HER FAILINGS, LOCAL NEWS OUTLET BOTCHES HEADLINE AGAIN

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

ACCUSED 'MOM' ADMITS HER FAILINGS, LOCAL NEWS OUTLET BOTCHES HEADLINE AGAIN

5/30/2026

GOODBYE TO LOVE! AND GOOD RIDDANCE, YOU NAVEL-GAZING CAMPUS CRYBABIES!

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

GOODBYE TO LOVE! AND GOOD RIDDANCE, YOU NAVEL-GAZING CAMPUS CRYBABIES!

5/30/2026

NOOZHLAWK'S SNEAKY NEW PLAN TO PHOTOGRAPH INNOCENT BABIES AT THE HOSPITAL!

vs Noozhawk

NOOZHLAWK'S SNEAKY NEW PLAN TO PHOTOGRAPH INNOCENT BABIES AT THE HOSPITAL!

5/30/2026

KEYT'S 'EARNEST' INTERVIEW: BECERRA PHONES IT IN, DEMOCRACY GETS HUNG UP

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

KEYT'S 'EARNEST' INTERVIEW: BECERRA PHONES IT IN, DEMOCRACY GETS HUNG UP

5/30/2026

ELKS RODEO PARADE: ALL FLAIR, NO FIREWORKS FOR THE WOKE BRIGADE

vs KSBY News

ELKS RODEO PARADE: ALL FLAIR, NO FIREWORKS FOR THE WOKE BRIGADE

5/30/2026

DUST DEVILS OR CASH COWS? AIR QUALITY GURUS BLOW $3M ON... DUST!

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

DUST DEVILS OR CASH COWS? AIR QUALITY GURUS BLOW $3M ON... DUST!

5/30/2026

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT CAR SHOW: IS THIS WHAT THEY CALL 'INFRASTRUCTURE' NOW?

vs Edhat

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT CAR SHOW: IS THIS WHAT THEY CALL 'INFRASTRUCTURE' NOW?

5/30/2026

CARBAJAL PAUSES ON STUDENT VISA FIASCO! ARE THOSE FANCY PH.D.'S REALLY THAT CRITICAL?

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

CARBAJAL PAUSES ON STUDENT VISA FIASCO! ARE THOSE FANCY PH.D.'S REALLY THAT CRITICAL?

5/30/2026

STOP THE PRESSES! NOOZHAWK DISCOVERS LETTERS! PANIC ENSUES!

vs Noozhawk

STOP THE PRESSES! NOOZHAWK DISCOVERS LETTERS! PANIC ENSUES!

5/30/2026

OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL: EIGHT DECADES OF ELEVATED EAR BLEEDING!

vs Santa Barbara Independent

OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL: EIGHT DECADES OF ELEVATED EAR BLEEDING!

5/30/2026

UCSB STUDENTS FLOCK TO SEE… VOICE ACTORS? WHAT HAPPENED TO ROCK AND ROLL?

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB STUDENTS FLOCK TO SEE… VOICE ACTORS? WHAT HAPPENED TO ROCK AND ROLL?

5/30/2026

ELKS RODEO: 'CHAMPION' CANCER KIDS GET BOOBY PRIZES, ADULTS GET DRUNK

vs Noozhawk

ELKS RODEO: 'CHAMPION' CANCER KIDS GET BOOBY PRIZES, ADULTS GET DRUNK

5/30/2026

CHECKPOINT BLUES: MOORPARK'S FINEST BUST NO ONE (AGAIN)

vs Edhat

CHECKPOINT BLUES: MOORPARK'S FINEST BUST NO ONE (AGAIN)

5/30/2026

UCSB BASEBALL TEAM, LIKE LOCAL POLITICIANS, STRIVES FOR MEDIOCRITY, ACHIEVES IT

vs Santa Barbara Independent

UCSB BASEBALL TEAM, LIKE LOCAL POLITICIANS, STRIVES FOR MEDIOCRITY, ACHIEVES IT

5/30/2026

TRUMP'S 'FIGHT THE MAN' FUND STALLS: GOP ALLIES DEMAND HE SCRAP 'PETTY' REVENGE SCHEME

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

TRUMP'S 'FIGHT THE MAN' FUND STALLS: GOP ALLIES DEMAND HE SCRAP 'PETTY' REVENGE SCHEME

5/30/2026

MAOIST MANIFESTOES? MORE LIKE MAOIST MELTDOWNS! REBELS REBEL AGAINST THEIR OWN IDEAS!

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

MAOIST MANIFESTOES? MORE LIKE MAOIST MELTDOWNS! REBELS REBEL AGAINST THEIR OWN IDEAS!

5/30/2026

FINALLY FREE! SYVT HIGH SENIORS ESCAPE! (OR DO THEY?)

vs Noozhawk

FINALLY FREE! SYVT HIGH SENIORS ESCAPE! (OR DO THEY?)

5/30/2026

SLO COUNCIL: NOTHING TO SEE HERE, JUST BUSINESS AS USUAL (I.E., BAD DECISIONS)

vs Edhat

SLO COUNCIL: NOTHING TO SEE HERE, JUST BUSINESS AS USUAL (I.E., BAD DECISIONS)

5/30/2026

SLO 'HOME' SWEET HOME: TAXPAYER FUNDED HUTS NEED FREE LABOR FOR 'FINISHING TOUCHES'

vs KSBY News

SLO 'HOME' SWEET HOME: TAXPAYER FUNDED HUTS NEED FREE LABOR FOR 'FINISHING TOUCHES'

5/30/2026

STOP THE PRESSES! EDITOR ASKS DEEP QUESTIONS - LIKE 'WHERE'S THE RELIEF?!'

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

STOP THE PRESSES! EDITOR ASKS DEEP QUESTIONS - LIKE 'WHERE'S THE RELIEF?!'

5/30/2026

LOCAL SINGER, LOCAL THEATER, LOCAL NEWS: HOLD THE FRONT PAGE!

vs Santa Barbara Independent

LOCAL SINGER, LOCAL THEATER, LOCAL NEWS: HOLD THE FRONT PAGE!

5/30/2026

UCSB DAILY NIMRODS' EDITOR IN CHIEF: 'PINCH ME' BEFORE I EXILE MYSELF TO THE REAL WORLD!

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB DAILY NIMRODS' EDITOR IN CHIEF: 'PINCH ME' BEFORE I EXILE MYSELF TO THE REAL WORLD!

5/30/2026

BRUSH WITH DEATH: ADVENTIST HEALTH'S PAINT-BY-NUMBERS ROAD TO RECOVERY

vs KSBY News

BRUSH WITH DEATH: ADVENTIST HEALTH'S PAINT-BY-NUMBERS ROAD TO RECOVERY

5/30/2026

DO-GOODERS SHAME SCHOOLS WITH SALAD HANDOUTS: IS LUNCH LADY UNION NEXT?

vs Noozhawk

DO-GOODERS SHAME SCHOOLS WITH SALAD HANDOUTS: IS LUNCH LADY UNION NEXT?

5/30/2026

VOTER TURNOUT HITS NEW LOW: COUNTY CLERK BLAMES 'TOO MANY GOOD OPTIONS' FOR INDOCILOUS POPULACE

vs Santa Barbara Independent

VOTER TURNOUT HITS NEW LOW: COUNTY CLERK BLAMES 'TOO MANY GOOD OPTIONS' FOR INDOCILOUS POPULACE

5/30/2026

WHO CARES? KSBY CROWNS NEW 'ACADEMIC ATHLETE' IN MIND-NUMBING RITUAL

vs KSBY News

WHO CARES? KSBY CROWNS NEW 'ACADEMIC ATHLETE' IN MIND-NUMBING RITUAL

5/30/2026

TRUMP'S 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION EFFORT' STALLS: SOURCES CLAIM PRESIDENT IS 'STILL PRESIDENT'

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

TRUMP'S 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION EFFORT' STALLS: SOURCES CLAIM PRESIDENT IS 'STILL PRESIDENT'

5/30/2026

FINALLY, SOMEONE ELSE TO BLAME! STATE SENDOFF FOR, UH, TRACK TEAM!

vs KSBY News

FINALLY, SOMEONE ELSE TO BLAME! STATE SENDOFF FOR, UH, TRACK TEAM!

5/30/2026

FOREST CRITTERS IN SHAMBLES: 'LESSER FIRE' FAILS TO PROMPT ANY MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL HYSTERIA

vs Edhat

FOREST CRITTERS IN SHAMBLES: 'LESSER FIRE' FAILS TO PROMPT ANY MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL HYSTERIA

5/30/2026

UCSB 'ROOTS & RHYTHMS' NIGHT: MORE 'RHYTHMS' THAN 'ROOTS,' MORE 'PERFORMANCES' THAN 'HEALTH'

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

UCSB 'ROOTS & RHYTHMS' NIGHT: MORE 'RHYTHMS' THAN 'ROOTS,' MORE 'PERFORMANCES' THAN 'HEALTH'

5/30/2026

UCSB MFA EXHIBIT: MORE 'FAULT' THAN 'LINES' IN POSTMODERN WHINGEFEST

vs Santa Barbara Independent

UCSB MFA EXHIBIT: MORE 'FAULT' THAN 'LINES' IN POSTMODERN WHINGEFEST

5/30/2026

ICE, ICE, BABY! NEXUS STAFFERS SHIVER AT THOUGHT OF BORDER PATROL IN OUR OWN UTOPIA

vs UCSB Daily Nexus

ICE, ICE, BABY! NEXUS STAFFERS SHIVER AT THOUGHT OF BORDER PATROL IN OUR OWN UTOPIA

5/30/2026

NOOZHAWK'S NOSTRADAMUS: LOCAL RAG'S OBICHRONICLE FROM THE FUTURE!

vs Noozhawk

NOOZHAWK'S NOSTRADAMUS: LOCAL RAG'S OBICHRONICLE FROM THE FUTURE!

5/30/2026

WHO'S THE VICTIM NOW? BILLIONAIRE CRYBABY WHINES ABOUT 'SILENCING'

vs KEYT NewsChannel 3-12

WHO'S THE VICTIM NOW? BILLIONAIRE CRYBABY WHINES ABOUT 'SILENCING'

5/29/2026

CASH IS KING, PEASANTS: NOOZHAWK SHOCKED RICH PEOPLE HAVE MONEY

vs Noozhawk

CASH IS KING, PEASANTS: NOOZHAWK SHOCKED RICH PEOPLE HAVE MONEY

5/29/2026

POETRY READINGS: TEN STEPS TO GUARANTEED BOREDOM OR COMMUNITY SERVICE

vs Santa Barbara Independent

POETRY READINGS: TEN STEPS TO GUARANTEED BOREDOM OR COMMUNITY SERVICE

5/29/2026