was a broadsheet newspaper based in Santa Barbara, California. It was founded in 1868 as the Post and merged with the rival News to form the News-Press in 1932. On July 21, 2023, it filed for bankruptcy and ceased publication.

The face of the News-Press building in De La Guerra Plaza.
The newsroom was reduced from 65 employees to 20 by 2016; that same year, the Santa Barbara News-Press was among the first newspapers to endorse Donald Trump's campaign for president. McCaw authored several right-wing editorials during the following years, including criticism of social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The newspaper's printed edition was later reduced to four pages before being eliminated entirely.
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Inspired by an Oct. 2020 meme of a woman named Barbara salty comments regarding someone's mistreatment of a fast food worker.

A Barbara is the antithesis of a Karen.
That woman stood up for herself and others she is such a Barbara.
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Boy 1: wow Barbara is such a Karen
Boy 2: I know right
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A person, usually a aunt, that seems nice at first glance, but in reality, is secretly the living equal to Satan's asshole.
barbara: Practically Karen in disguise, pulling such recognizable moves as "I have a coupon around here somewhere", "this generation is so entitled", and of course, "I want to speak to your manager"
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She is a gorgeous woman, there is no doubt about that. And, at first, she is not very communicative, which gives her an aura of mystery that drives boys insane. But many people will never see why Barbara is so special. First of all, she is a real lady. Is like she was transported over here from another epoch because she acts in a way that nobody does and that appeals to your inner gentlemen. She is also really smart. Barbara is probably smarter than you. And she is really curious and loves to learn. Barbara is also really mature. Women tend to be more mature than men but she is on another level... I could keep talking about her and her artistic side but words can not describe her accurately. She is not perfect but, the more you know her, the more beautiful she seems to you.

Any man in the world would be lucky to have the chance to be around Barbara...
You're lucky that Barbara is your friend
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Barbara, or how I call her Barb, is the sweetest and strongest person I know. She is so friendly but when things get serious, she pulls herself together. She does not take any sh*t from anyone. Even though her surrounding can disappoint her sometimes, she knows her priorities and what's most important in life. She attaches great importance to friendships and love and will do whatever it takes to keep them happy. But she is also a very pleasant and funny person to be around: crazy, sudden things can happen (believe me or not)! Whenever her friend has an issue, she is there and will support them with all her power. If you ever encounter a Barbara (especially the one I am talking about ;-)), then you are a lucky one!
Barbara simply did not care about your comment.
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