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What residents are talking about in Santa Barbara County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Parks Rec↑Rising

Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the OASIS Meeting Center Project

1 opposed

1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026

Development

Authorization to Apply for Homekey+ Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing, Fifth District

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Santa Barbara County from local and regional media.

Santa Ynez Valley Newspublic transit planning

Series of transit-focused listening sessions kick off this week

Series of transit-focused listening sessions kick off this week Santa Ynez Valley News

Oct 28, 2026

Santa Barbara News-Presslocal ballot measures voter guide

Voter Guide: Understand the local measures on your California general election ballot

Voter Guide: Understand the local measures on your California general election ballot Santa Barbara News-Press

Oct 28, 2026

edhatarts and culture ranking

Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture Secures Top State Ranking from California Arts Council

Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture Secures Top State Ranking from California Arts Council edhat

Oct 26, 2026

edhatbicycle safety

Santa Barbara Ranks Among California’s Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists

Santa Barbara Ranks Among California’s Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists edhat

Oct 22, 2026

The Santa Barbara Independentelection endorsements

The 'Santa Barbara Independent' Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026

The 'Santa Barbara Independent' Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026 The Santa Barbara Independent

Oct 7, 2026

DredgeWireharbor dredging plan approval

Santa Barbara County Receives Approval on 5 Year Dredging Plan for California

Santa Barbara County Receives Approval on 5 Year Dredging Plan for California DredgeWire

Sep 11, 2026

New York Posthomeless encampment/fire incident

Secret homeless bunker uncovered along ritzy California bike path after fire breaks out

Secret homeless bunker uncovered along ritzy California bike path after fire breaks out New York Post

Sep 4, 2026

Santa Maria TimesNovember election candidates and races

Familiar faces, old rivalries mark SB North County’s November ballot

Familiar faces, old rivalries mark SB North County’s November ballot Santa Maria Times

Aug 26, 2026

edhathousing affordability

Santa Barbara Ranks as America’s 3rd Worst City for First-Time Home Buyers, Study Finds

Santa Barbara Ranks as America’s 3rd Worst City for First-Time Home Buyers, Study Finds edhat

Jul 14, 2026

Santa Barbara News-Pressminimum wage

Minimum wages are on the rise. And some cities are pushing them higher

Minimum wages are on the rise. And some cities are pushing them higher Santa Barbara News-Press

Jul 13, 2026

citizenportal.aiaffordable housing development approval

Planning commission approves Hope Villas tract map, allowing 50 condos with 20% deed‑restricted affordable units

Planning commission approves Hope Villas tract map, allowing 50 condos with 20% deed‑restricted affordable units citizenportal.ai

Jun 30, 2026

edhathousing ordinance lawsuit

Santa Barbara County Motel Sues City Over New Avenue of Flags Housing Ordinance

Santa Barbara County Motel Sues City Over New Avenue of Flags Housing Ordinance edhat

Jun 17, 2026

Community pulse

Orcutt Library Project Funding and Delivery

Northern Branch Jail Project Schematic Design Update

Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Public Safety and Law Enforcement

Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels

Montecito Sanitary District

AB 2257

The Fund for Santa Barbara

Proposition 45

Proposition 1

General Public Comment

Election Protection

Wine Industry Regulations

Election Protection and Public Safety

Beekeeping Ordinance

Resilient Cuyama Valley Initiative

Los Olivos Wastewater Loan

Federal Hunt Amendment

Human Trafficking / Youth Exploitation

Catalytic Converter Ordinance

Phase I Oil and Gas Drilling Prohibition

Public Comment Period

utility-scale solar and jobs

utility-scale solar and land use

utility-scale solar and renewable energy

planning and development department complaints

utility-scale solar and union jobs

ICE activities and jail safety

battery storage safety

utility-scale solar and battery storage

ICE activities and jail transparency

jail custody and ICE transfer

utility-scale solar and agriculture

jail custody and ICE enforcement

utility-scale solar and environmental protection

early fire detection technology

utility-scale solar ordinance

Taxes

Budget

Apiary Ordinance

Jail Mental Health Care

Retirement Commendation for Mona Miyasato

Homelessness

15 Miramar Club LLC TOT Audit Appeal

Sandoval Quiel Revocable Living Trust ADU

North Branch Jail Expansion Project Award Agreement

Annual Santa Barbara County Crop and Livestock Report for 2025

Acceptance of donations to Santa Barbara County Animal Services