The Santa Barbara County Board faced a tough choice between supporting a housing bond aimed at veterans and affordable housing or opposing a measure that could jeopardize local environmental oversight.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe Santa Barbara County Board faced a tough choice between supporting a housing bond aimed at veterans and affordable housing or opposing a measure that could jeopardize local environmental oversight.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe committee is reshaping the 2027 legislative platform, tackling everything from climate funding to housing initiatives, and they want your input!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe governor's recent executive orders on El Niño preparedness and AI safety are set to reshape the future, but how will they impact your community?
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialCongress is on recess until November 9, but when they return, critical decisions on appropriations and defense funding hang in the balance!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialLocal advocates are rallying to protect Los Padres National Forest, warning that new roads could threaten biodiversity and increase wildfire risks.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara County is taking a bold step towards tackling the growing crisis of abandoned vessels, which not only threaten our beaches but also pose severe environmental hazards.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialHousing advocates are rallying for Proposition 1 to secure $2.5 billion for affordable and veterans' housing in Santa Barbara County, but a divided board leaves the future uncertain.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara County is taking action against the rising threat of derelict vessels that could be leaking dangerous contaminants into our waters!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara County has made significant strides in housing, ranking 6th in California with over 5,500 applications and nearly 2,000 approvals, including hundreds of affordable units!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara County's future hinges on a pivotal vote as locals rally for Proposition 1, a massive $11.25 billion bond aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe Santa Barbara County Board has officially opposed Proposition 45, warning that it could strip local communities of their environmental protections and invite costly lawsuits.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe Santa Barbara County Board unanimously opposed Proposition 45, warning it could silence community voices and invite costly legal challenges.
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialEver wondered what happens to your ballot after you drop it off?
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe Montecito Planning Commission just took a giant leap towards streamlining small project permits, aiming to make the approval process faster and more efficient for residents!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialExciting developments are underway in Santa Barbara County as two new annexation applications have been filed, sparking interest in local sanitation services!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialExciting changes are coming to Eastern Goleta Valley with plans for new roads and pathways to support over 2,900 new housing units!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialCALAFCO is shaking things up with new legislative proposals that could change the game for petition filings and special districts!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara County is taking bold steps to simplify the permitting process for small projects, making it faster and cheaper for families and businesses to thrive!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialSanta Barbara's LAFCO has taken a bold step by unanimously backing a bylaw change that could reshape board eligibility for CALAFCO, ensuring only executive officers hold the reins!
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@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialThe Cuyama Valley is on the brink of a transformative $27.55 million funding opportunity that could revolutionize housing, energy, and local jobs—are you ready for the change?
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