The county's Veterans Services Office handled 146 claims in fiscal 2025-26, generating $14.6 million in new and retroactive benefits. The executive director also urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts and described county preparedness exercises.

Santa Barbara County — Nov 10, 2026

County approves park fee changes, requests resident-use report

Nov 10, 2026

County approves up to 180 days of transition work for retiring victim-services chief

Nov 10, 2026

Supervisors approve comment letter on Chumash Tribe's San Carlos land application

Nov 10, 2026

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Supervisors approve county commendations and Social Services director appointment

Nov 10, 2026

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What stands out in Santa Barbara County

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Standouts compare Santa Barbara County with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Santa Barbara County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who bike to work.

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Nov 17 · UpcomingSanta BarbaraBoard of Supervisors Nov 10Board of Supervisors EspañolApprove a comment letter and coordination direction unanimously; do not challenge the application.Nov 10VideoApprove administrative agenda items other than A3 and A21 unanimously.Nov 6Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) – County of Santa BarbaraCommission approved opening the process and returning candidate interviews to the full commission; no ad hoc committee appointed.

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Santa Barbara County

County veterans office reports $14.6 million in benefits from claims assistance

County approves park fee changes, requests resident-use report

County approves up to 180 days of transition work for retiring victim-services chief

Lompoc commenter alleges prolonged pursuit by county District Attorney's Office

Supervisors approve correction to fire-plan review fees and refunds

Supervisors approve changes to county inclusionary housing ordinance

Supervisors approve comment letter on Chumash Tribe's San Carlos land application

Supervisors approve county commendations and Social Services director appointment

What stands out in Santa Barbara County

Recent meetings

More coverage

County approves parks fee changes, keeps film permit fees unchanged for a year

County urges residents to sign up for Ready SBC emergency alerts

Lompoc resident alleges ongoing prosecution during county public comment

Supervisors approve changes to county inclusionary housing rules

County veterans office reports $14.6 million in benefits from claims assistance

County approves park fee changes, requests resident-use report

County approves up to 180 days of transition work for retiring victim-services chief

Lompoc commenter alleges prolonged pursuit by county District Attorney's Office

Supervisors approve correction to fire-plan review fees and refunds

Supervisors approve changes to county inclusionary housing ordinance

Supervisors approve comment letter on Chumash Tribe's San Carlos land application

Supervisors approve county commendations and Social Services director appointment

Recent meetings

More coverage

County approves parks fee changes, keeps film permit fees unchanged for a year

County urges residents to sign up for Ready SBC emergency alerts

Lompoc resident alleges ongoing prosecution during county public comment

Supervisors approve changes to county inclusionary housing rules