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The County of Santa Barbara is proud to celebrate 175 years of service in 2025 as one of California’s original 27 counties. With more than 4,700 dedicated employees across 22 departments, we work every day to support a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all who live, work, and visit here. Nestled along California’s Central Coast, just 100 miles north of Los Angeles and 300 miles south of Sa

n Francisco, Santa Barbara County is home to stunning landscapes, vibrant communities, and a rich history. Within our borders are eight incorporated cities: Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Goleta, Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Solvang, and Buellton. Welcome to the official County of Santa Barbara social media page. We encourage public participation and discussion; however, this page is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Content posted on this page is subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act. We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content as outlined in our Social Media Policy. Comments and messages will be archived in compliance with public records laws. For official county business, please visit countyofsb.org.

Join us for the September 1 Board Meeting. Topics include: Solar Amendments, Winter Preparations, Wine Improvement Distr...
08/28/2026

Join us for the September 1 Board Meeting. Topics include: Solar Amendments, Winter Preparations, Wine Improvement District Report, Fi****ms Retail Buffer Zones, and more.
➡️ Watch live on Local Cable Channel 20 or https://youtube.com/user/CSBTV20
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Acompáñanos en la reunión de la junta de supervisores del 1 de septiembre. Los temas incluyen: modificaciones en energía solar, preparativos para el invierno, informe del Distrito de Mejora del Vino, zonas de seguridad para tiendas de armas de fuego y más.
➡️ Véalo en directo en el canal 20 de la televisión por cable local o en https://www.youtube.com/

08/26/2026
Check out the County Board of Supervisors Recap for August 25, 2026⭐ The Board of Supervisors welcomed County Executive ...
08/25/2026

Check out the County Board of Supervisors Recap for August 25, 2026
⭐ The Board of Supervisors welcomed County Executive Officer Jana Peterson and honored Women’s Equality Day in Santa Barbara County.
The Board took the following actions:
🔸Appeal Granted, Direction Given: Jeremy and Megan Raff Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination
🔸Approved: Responses to 2025-26 Grand Jury Report on Sheriff’s Office Overtime
🔸Approved: Responses to 2025-26 Grand Jury Report on Emergency Preparedness
🔸Approved with modifications: Responses to 2025-26 Grand Jury Report on Sheriff’s Office Overtime
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Vea el Resumen de la sesión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado del 25 de agosto de 2026
⭐ La Junta de Supervisores dio la bienvenida a la directora ejecutiva del condado, Jana Peterson, y conmemoró el Día de la Igualdad de las Mujeres en el condado de Santa Barbara. La Junta también rindió homenaje a la directora ejecutiva del condado, Mona Miyasato, tras su jubilación después de más de 12 años de servicio.
La Junta tomó las siguientes medidas:
🔸Apelación concedida, instrucciones dadas: Apelación de Jeremy y Megan Raff contra la resolución final de auditoría del Tesorero-Recaudador sobre el impuesto de ocupación temporal
🔸Aprobado: Respuestas al informe del Gran Jurado de 2025-26 sobre las horas extras de la Oficina del Sheriff
🔸Aprobado: Respuestas al informe del Gran Jurado de 2025-26 sobre la preparación para emergencias
🔸Aprobadas con modificaciones: Respuestas al informe del Gran Jurado de 2025-26 sobre las horas extras de la Oficina del Sheriff

Join us in welcoming Jana Petersen as the County of Santa Barbara’s new County Executive Officer.Jana brings decades of ...
08/25/2026

Join us in welcoming Jana Petersen as the County of Santa Barbara’s new County Executive Officer.

Jana brings decades of public service and leadership experience, most recently serving as County Administrator for Boulder County, Colorado. During her tenure, she led efforts to make county services more accessible, guided major wildfire recovery efforts, and oversaw critical infrastructure projects.

We’re excited to welcome Jana to Santa Barbara County and look forward to her leadership as we continue our mission of “One County, One Future.”
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Demos la bienvenida a Jana Petersen como nueva directora ejecutiva del condado de Santa Bárbara.

Jana cuenta con décadas de experiencia en el servicio público y en puestos de liderazgo; recientemente se desempeñó como administradora del condado de Boulder, en Colorado. Durante su mandato, lideró iniciativas para hacer más accesibles los servicios del condado, dirigió importantes esfuerzos de recuperación tras los incendios forestales y supervisó proyectos de infraestructura de vital importancia.

Estamos emocionados por dar la bienvenida a Jana al condado de Santa Bárbara y esperamos con interés su liderazgo mientras continuamos con nuestra misión de «Un condado, un futuro».

Southern California Edison’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program helps keep communities safe by proactively and t...
08/24/2026

Southern California Edison’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program helps keep communities safe by proactively and temporarily shutting off power to reduce the risk of a fire caused by utility equipment.

To help you stay informed and prepared for PSPS, SCE is hosting a virtual discussion for Santa Barbara County on Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Register at https://wkf.ms/3RuvPF9 to learn how to prepare for outages. Available programs and services · Getting support during an outage · Enhancing emergency preparedness · Opportunities for questions and feedback
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El programa de corte de energía por razones de seguridad pública (PSPS, por sus siglas en inglés) de Southern California Edison contribuye a mantener la seguridad de las comunidades al cortar el suministro eléctrico de manera proactiva y temporal, con el fin de reducir el riesgo de incendios provocados por equipos de la empresa de servicios públicos.

Para ayudarle a mantenerse informado y preparado para el PSPS, SCE organizará un foro virtual para el condado de Santa Bárbara el jueves 27 de agosto de 2026, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.

Regístrese en https://wkf.ms/3RuvPF9 para aprender cómo prepararse para los cortes de energía · Conocer los programas y servicios disponibles · Obtener apoyo durante un corte de energía · Mejorar la preparación para emergencias · Tener la oportunidad de hacer preguntas y dar su opinión

Step inside one of Santa Barbara County’s most beautiful public spaces, where historic architecture meets everyday civic...
08/22/2026

Step inside one of Santa Barbara County’s most beautiful public spaces, where historic architecture meets everyday civic services. 🌿✨ Can you guess where this stunning lobby is?
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Entre a uno de los espacios públicos más hermosos del condado de Santa Bárbara, donde la arquitectura histórica se combina con los servicios cívicos cotidianos. 🌿✨ ¿Puede adivinar dónde se encuentra este impresionante vestíbulo?

Join us for the August 25 Board meeting in Santa Maria. Topics include: Grand Jury report responses on Sheriff's Office ...
08/21/2026

Join us for the August 25 Board meeting in Santa Maria. Topics include: Grand Jury report responses on Sheriff's Office overtime, emergency preparedness, property tax charges, and a transient occupancy tax appeal.
➡️ Watch live on Local Cable Channel 20 or https://youtube.com/user/CSBTV20
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Acompáñenos en la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del 25 de agosto en Santa María. Entre los temas a tratar se incluyen: las respuestas a los informes del Gran Jurado sobre las horas extras de la oficina del sheriff, la preparación para emergencias, los cargos por impuestos a la propiedad y una apelación relacionada con el impuesto sobre la ocupación transitoria.
➡️ Véalo en directo en el canal 20 de la televisión por cable local o en https://www.youtube.com/

📣 Calling all Santa Barbara County high school teachers, administrators, and staff! School registration is now open for ...
08/20/2026

📣 Calling all Santa Barbara County high school teachers, administrators, and staff! School registration is now open for the 2026–27 Poetry Out Loud program.

Poetry Out Loud is a FREE national poetry recitation program that helps students strengthen public speaking skills, build confidence, and deepen their appreciation for literature. Students memorize and perform poems and have the opportunity to advance from their school to the county, state, and national levels.

🏆 At the Santa Barbara County competition, the county champion and first and second runners-up will receive gift card prizes. The county champion will also receive recognition from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and advance to the State Finals in Sacramento, with opportunities for additional prizes and college scholarship funds at the state and national levels.

🏫 All Santa Barbara County high school programs are welcome! Poetry Out Loud is open to public, private, charter, and homeschool programs. Teachers and school staff can facilitate the program through a class, elective, club, or after-school activity, with additional support from poet mentors available upon request.

📅 School Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026
📅 Deadline to Submit Winners of School Competition: October 30, 2026
🎤 County Competition: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara

Learn more and register your school at sbac.ca.gov/poetry-out-loud/

08/19/2026

Ready to wag, wiggle, and make a difference? 🐾 Join us at Tails of Hope for an afternoon of celebration, community, and all things furry and fabulous!
⭐ Featuring celebrity emcees John Corbett & Bo Derek, plus a special guest appearance by Shorty Rossi of Pit Boss
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Rancho La Patera Stow House, Goleta
Come for the community, stay for the wagging tails, and help make a big difference for local animals. 💙
🎟️ Tickets & info: sbcanimalcare.org/tailsofhope and link in bio
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¿Listo para disfrutar, divertirse y marcar la diferencia? 🐾 ¡Acompáñenos en Tails of Hope para una tarde de celebración, comunidad y todo lo peludo y fabuloso!
⭐ Con los presentadores estrella John Corbett y Bo Derek, además de la participación especial de Shorty Rossi, de Pit Boss
📅 domingo, 20 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
📍 Rancho La Patera Stow House, Goleta
Venga por la comunidad, quédese por las mascotas y ayude a marcar una gran diferencia para los animales locales. 💙
🎟️ Boletos e información: sbcanimalcare.org/tailsofhope y el enlace en la biografía

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