Santa Barbara County.
county in southern California, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Ana Arce observed ICE activity in Santa Barbara County on November 2nd.Some support1 report
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Santa Maria is identified as the largest city within Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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County leaders are coordinating a response to an incident at Santa Maria High School.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service forecasts rain events for the Central Coast region, including Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Santa Barbara County announced updated CalFresh eligibility rules benefiting students.Some support1 report
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Michael Gray was appointed as the Fire Captain for Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Voorhees operates a refill store in Goleta and operates within Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Global fruit markets face competition from Latin American berries and lemons, impacting regions like Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Michael Thomas is involved in managing voter registration and ballot collection in Santa Barbara County, motivated by economic factors.Some support1 report
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Southern California Edison announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs for Santa Barbara County following a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Santa Barbara County on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Weather forecasts are being provided for Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A shared region including Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo is experiencing severe wind and has been issued a Fire Weather Watch.Some support1 report
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Board of Supervisors is currently overseeing county government operations in Santa Barbara County.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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Santa Barbara County's Board of Supervisors allocated funds for county projects related to coastal access points in Escondido.Some support1 report
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County Flood Control department clears creeks in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Shared weather patterns are affecting Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Santa Ana winds are increasing wildfire risk and causing power outages in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Land Trust of Santa Barbara County secured a purchase agreement for a property on October 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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PG&E proposes undergrounding power lines across Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties.Some support4 reports
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High temperatures and ocean current shifts are underway, driven by the El Niño cycle and ocean temperature rise, impacting Santa Barbara County.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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High pressure aloft has begun building from the southwest, impacting Santa Barbara County and the broader Central Coast region.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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High pressure systems caused extreme heat dome over Central Coast and South Coast, impacting Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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High fire season combined with El Niño weather is impacting Santa Barbara County, utilizing resilient broadcast equipment for alerts.Some support1 report
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Santa Barbara is a maternity home in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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NatureTrack hosts educational field trips in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Climate change impacts harvest timelines and quality in Santa Barbara County, monitored against international wine law changes.Some support1 report
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Santa Barbara County encourages the use of NOAA Weather Radio, which is utilized by the National Weather Service for broadcasts.Some support1 report
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Profits benefit affordable housing in Santa Barbara County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Habitat is providing housing assistance in Carpinteria, which is located within Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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The Sheriff's office operates in Santa Barbara County, utilizing a substation located in Goleta. Carpinteria is also within the county.Some support2 reports
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A petition has been filed seeking to change county rules regarding dog parks in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are collaborating on shared Highway 101 infrastructure projects under the oversight of the Board of Supervisors.Some support1 report
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The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) serves the community in Santa Barbara County.Some support2 reports
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Kevin has been elected president of a professional organization and now serves as Chief Deputy for the office.Some support2 reports
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Wildfires are causing smoke impacts affecting air quality in Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fires broke out in Monterey County on September 20, 2026. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Alerts issued on August 1st regarding the potential for El Niño to bring heavy rain and requiring management by the local office of emergency management in Santa Barbara County.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Contractor Burn Bot, Inc. is located in South San Francisco.Some support2 reports
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A proposal has been put forth to ban onshore oil and gas drilling in Santa Barbara County.Some support2 reports
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A roundtable discussion has been held focusing on e-bike safety solutions, involving Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Unified School District.Some support1 report
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Ocean wave movement and shared oceanographic conditions were detected off the coast of Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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A defendant attacked the Santa Barbara County courthouse with an explosive device on September 14, 2026. A prosecutor addressed the brazen attack on government officials.Some support1 report
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The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is focusing on local resilience efforts.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Santa Barbara County denied property tax refund requests for the Bellosguardo Foundation estate.Some support1 report
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CalMatters published stories on local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Schizas earned her master's degree at Harvard University.Some support1 report
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Santa Barbara County supervisors reviewed a policy package on solar and BESS projects, setting new standards for projects including Tesla battery packs.Some support1 report
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The OEM in Santa Barbara County is facing operational issues, including underfunding and understaffing, leading the board to reject calls for increased authority.Some support3 reports
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National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Santa Barbara County on August 27, 2026.Some support3 reports
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The California Air Resources Board is coordinating prescribed burn plans to manage air quality in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CARB provides technical guidance regarding air quality issues in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Santa Barbara County seeks federal disaster funding for infrastructure response managed by Public Works.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FEMA is criticized for lagging on storm damage payments in Santa Barbara County, with state politics affecting the response.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard statement for Santa Barbara County on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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County officials presented an update to the Board of Supervisors and coordinated with the National Weather Service.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ethan Bertrand and Dan Ashton are identified in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, with Bertrand serving on the school district board.Some support1 report
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Legislative action regarding health risks affects Santa Barbara County, which is also involving the Senate.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Santa Barbara County
Events traced to Santa Barbara County, step by step, newest first- Environmental challenges may influence Santa Barbara County's resource managementSanta Barbara County may face policy shifts due to environmental challenges in the ChannelPossible
- Conservation groups may challenge county decisions on Gaviota Coast developmentLegal challenges may force Santa Barbara County to reconsider Gaviota Coast developmentPossible
- Carpinteria flooding may strain Santa Barbara County's responseSanta Barbara County may need to manage flood response due to Carpinteria tidesPossible
- Santa Barbara County may benefit from Central Coast spaceport expansionSanta Barbara County may see regional economic growth from spaceport expansionPossible
- Hospital union drive may shift local costs in Santa Barbara CountyHospital union drive may shift local costs and public health focus in Santa Barbara CountyPossible
- College training may capture job growth in Santa Barbara CountyCollege training may capture job growth in Santa Barbara CountyPossible
Around Santa Barbara County this week
News at the entities that move Santa Barbara County most-
California StructuralJoseph Stiglitz and Sergey Brin commented on California's wealth tax proposal, with Brin opposing the measure.Moves Santa Barbara County
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National Weather Service OperationalNWS issued damaging wind advisories and Hawaiian Electric issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Maui County.Moves Santa Barbara County
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board of supervisors StructuralBrandon Halter provides legal advice to county government.Moves Santa Barbara County
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office of emergency management StructuralSouth Bay is preparing for the impacts of impending El Niño storms.Moves Santa Barbara County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralLos Angeles County is seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fire recovery projects.Moves Santa Barbara County
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El Niño OperationalFiji Pine Ltd operates within Fiji's pine industry, facing challenges due to the ongoing El Niño climate event.Moves Santa Barbara County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 384, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
California Structural
Santa Barbara County is geographically and politically located within the boundaries of the state of California.
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Sheriff Structural
The Sheriff's Office operates as a jurisdictional function within Santa Barbara County.
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National Weather Service Operational
NWS issues official weather warnings and advisories for Santa Barbara County, which coordinates with the service for public safety and preparedness.
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Public Works Structural
Santa Barbara County relies on Public Works for managing critical infrastructure and flood control services.
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board of supervisors Structural
Santa Barbara County is formally governed and overseen by the Board of Supervisors.
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office of emergency management Structural
The Office of Emergency Management is a formally integrated and functionally dependent operational unit responsible for disaster response within Santa Barbara County.
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Jana Petersen Structural
Jana Petersen holds the CEO position of the organization that employs Santa Barbara County.
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Mike Gray Structural
Mike Gray serves as the public information officer for Santa Barbara County.
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Tahj Jakins Structural
Tahj Jakins is formally employed by Santa Barbara County in a functional capacity as a firefighter.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño influences Santa Barbara County's weather patterns, posing risks such as heavy rain, storms, and flooding.
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Habitat Structural
The company's operations and profits are functionally integrated into the county's affordable housing goals.
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Southern California Edison Operational
Santa Barbara County's wildfire risk and environmental conditions directly influence Southern California Edison's operational decisions and costs.
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Kern County Structural
The two counties are functionally linked by pipelines and supply chains for resource flow.
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Joe Howell Transactional
Howell established a scholarship located within the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Santa Barbara County interacts with Gavin Newsom's administration through state policy effects and local requests for action.
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Vincent Martinez Structural
Vincent Martinez serves as a planning commissioner for Santa Barbara County.
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California Air Resources Board Operational
CARB and Santa Barbara County coordinate on regional air quality management, specifically regarding prescribed burn plans.
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Goddard Institute for Space Studies Structural
Santa Barbara County relies on scientific models developed by the Goddard Institute for its policy mandates.
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state Structural
The county operates under the jurisdiction and policy framework of the state.
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Buellton Structural
Buellton is administratively located within Santa Barbara County, leading to shared planning and governance context.
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State Structural
The county relies on the state budget to provide necessary services.
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Goleta Structural
Goleta is an incorporated municipality located within the administrative boundaries of Santa Barbara County.
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Walgreens Transactional
Santa Barbara County maintains a contractual relationship with Walgreens for the provision of necessary medications.
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Daniel Shepherd Structural
Daniel Shepherd serves as the deputy health officer for Santa Barbara County.
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Joe Holland Structural
Joe Holland serves as the Clerk Recorder for Santa Barbara County.
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El Nino Structural
El Nino patterns influence agricultural outcomes, including harvest timelines and quality, within Santa Barbara County.
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Carpinteria Structural
Carpinteria is a municipality located within the governmental and jurisdictional framework of Santa Barbara County.
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Showgrounds Structural
Showgrounds functions as a resource provider for the southern region of Santa Barbara County.
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Roy Lee Operational
Roy Lee serves as a County Supervisor, actively participating in and influencing Santa Barbara County's governance and budget discussions.
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NOAA Structural
NOAA provides essential weather forecasts and climate data, creating a functional dependency for Santa Barbara County's operations.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA establishes funding thresholds and operational guidelines that govern disaster reimbursement available to Santa Barbara County.
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Channel Islands YMCA Structural
The relationship is characterized by the county's operational model coordinating services and providing funding to the YMCA.
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Breast Cancer Resource Center Shared context
BCRC operates as a service provider within the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
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Noozhawk Operational
The County provides the subject matter and context, while the news outlet serves as a functional information provider for the local community.
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Santa Ynez Airport Structural
Santa Barbara County uses Santa Ynez Airport data for official temperature reporting.
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Tesla Structural
Santa Barbara County imposes new standards and regulations on projects involving Tesla battery packs.
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Vista Structural
Santa Barbara County holds jurisdictional responsibility for maintaining coastal access points in Vista.
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Das Williams Transactional
Das Williams previously served as a Santa Barbara County Supervisor.
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California Public Utilities Commission Structural
The county operates under the regulatory oversight and funding approval processes of the state commission.
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Lipman Structural
Lipman holds the position of Assistant Director for County Services within Santa Barbara County.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 eventsOctober 2026
16 events- County leaders are coordinating a response to an incident at Santa Maria High School.
- The National Weather Service forecasts rain events for the Central Coast region, including Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Barbara County announced updated CalFresh eligibility rules benefiting students.
- Michael Gray was appointed as the Fire Captain for Santa Barbara County.
- Voorhees operates a refill store in Goleta and operates within Santa Barbara County.
- Global fruit markets face competition from Latin American berries and lemons, impacting regions like Santa Barbara County.
- Michael Thomas is involved in managing voter registration and ballot collection in Santa Barbara County, motivated by economic factors.
- Southern California Edison announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs for Santa Barbara County following a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
- The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Santa Barbara County on October 14, 2026.
- A shared region including Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo is experiencing severe wind and has been issued a Fire Weather Watch.
- Santa Barbara County's Board of Supervisors allocated funds for county projects related to coastal access points in Escondido.
- County Flood Control department clears creeks in Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Ana winds are increasing wildfire risk and causing power outages in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
- Land Trust of Santa Barbara County secured a purchase agreement for a property on October 10, 2026.
- PG&E proposes undergrounding power lines across Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties.
- High pressure systems caused extreme heat dome over Central Coast and South Coast, impacting Santa Barbara County.
September 2026
31 events- Weather forecasts are being provided for Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo.
- High fire season combined with El Niño weather is impacting Santa Barbara County, utilizing resilient broadcast equipment for alerts.
- Santa Barbara is a maternity home in Santa Barbara County.
- NatureTrack hosts educational field trips in Santa Barbara County.
- Climate change impacts harvest timelines and quality in Santa Barbara County, monitored against international wine law changes.
- Santa Barbara County encourages the use of NOAA Weather Radio, which is utilized by the National Weather Service for broadcasts.
- Habitat is providing housing assistance in Carpinteria, which is located within Santa Barbara County.
- The Sheriff's office operates in Santa Barbara County, utilizing a substation located in Goleta. Carpinteria is also within the county.
- A petition has been filed seeking to change county rules regarding dog parks in Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are collaborating on shared Highway 101 infrastructure projects under the oversight of the Board of Supervisors.
- The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) serves the community in Santa Barbara County.
- Kevin has been elected president of a professional organization and now serves as Chief Deputy for the office.
- Wildfires are causing smoke impacts affecting air quality in Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.
- Fires broke out in Monterey County on September 20, 2026. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located in Santa Barbara County.
- Contractor Burn Bot, Inc. is located in South San Francisco.
- A proposal has been put forth to ban onshore oil and gas drilling in Santa Barbara County.
- A roundtable discussion has been held focusing on e-bike safety solutions, involving Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
- Ocean wave movement and shared oceanographic conditions were detected off the coast of Santa Barbara County.
- A defendant attacked the Santa Barbara County courthouse with an explosive device on September 14, 2026. A prosecutor addressed the brazen attack on government officials.
- Santa Barbara County denied property tax refund requests for the Bellosguardo Foundation estate.
- CalMatters published stories on local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County.
- Schizas earned her master's degree at Harvard University.
- Santa Barbara County supervisors reviewed a policy package on solar and BESS projects, setting new standards for projects including Tesla battery packs.
- The OEM in Santa Barbara County is facing operational issues, including underfunding and understaffing, leading the board to reject calls for increased authority.
- CARB provides technical guidance regarding air quality issues in Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Barbara County seeks federal disaster funding for infrastructure response managed by Public Works.
- FEMA is criticized for lagging on storm damage payments in Santa Barbara County, with state politics affecting the response.
- The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard statement for Santa Barbara County on September 1, 2026.
- County officials presented an update to the Board of Supervisors and coordinated with the National Weather Service.
- Ethan Bertrand and Dan Ashton are identified in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, with Bertrand serving on the school district board.
- Legislative action regarding health risks affects Santa Barbara County, which is also involving the Senate.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
4 events- Ariston Julian is confirmed to be an official in Santa Barbara County.
- High temperatures and ocean current shifts are underway, driven by the El Niño cycle and ocean temperature rise, impacting Santa Barbara County.
- Alerts issued on August 1st regarding the potential for El Niño to bring heavy rain and requiring management by the local office of emergency management in Santa Barbara County.
- National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Santa Barbara County on August 27, 2026.
July 2026
4 events- Shared weather patterns are affecting Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.
- High pressure aloft has begun building from the southwest, impacting Santa Barbara County and the broader Central Coast region.
- Profits benefit affordable housing in Santa Barbara County.
- The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is focusing on local resilience efforts.