Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Santa Barbara County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
5 topics in water utilities
Montecito Sanitary District
Los Olivos Wastewater Loan
Montecito Sanitary District Prop 218 Hearing
Laguna County Sanitation District Sewer Service Charges
Isla Vista Mandatory Solid Waste Service
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Santa Barbara County from local and regional media.
Santa Barbara County 2026 Midterm Election Results
Santa Barbara County 2026 Midterm Election Results Santa Barbara News-Press
Nov 4, 2026After grueling campaign, Devon Wardlow wins election in Santa Barbara City Council District 4
After grueling campaign, Devon Wardlow wins election in Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Santa Barbara News-Press
Nov 4, 2026November 2026 Midterm Election Results in Santa Barbara County
November 2026 Midterm Election Results in Santa Barbara County The Santa Barbara Independent
Nov 4, 2026Series 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, 2026Voter 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, 2026Santa 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, 2026Santa Barbara Ranks Among California’s Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists
Santa Barbara Ranks Among California’s Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists edhat
Oct 22, 2026The '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, 2026The Race to Represent the Riviera: Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Election
The Race to Represent the Riviera: Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Election The Santa Barbara Independent
Sep 15, 2026Santa 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, 2026Secret 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, 2026Familiar 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