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Bicycle Safety
Santa Barbara just landed on a list of California's most dangerous cities for cyclists, putting local leaders on the hot seat to fix unsafe streets. If you ride a bike around town, you know the infrastructure needs a serious upgrade to keep people safe.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026
MediumPublic Safety
Catalytic Converter Theft Regulations
The county advanced an ordinance to close a legal loophole by making possession of unattached catalytic converters without proof of ownership illegal.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 22, 2026