📢 Santa Barbara County is Here to Help Hosts Stay Compliant!
If you’re a short-term rental or homestay owner, the County is providing guidance to help you navigate local regulations and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirements. Click here to learn more:https://t.co/xxNgBoFlhO.
When 9 out of 10 wildfires are human‑caused, every small action matters. Maintain your vehicle, avoid sparks, mow early, keep water nearby, extinguish fires fully, and follow burn bans. Protect our community.
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🐾 Ready to wag, wiggle & make a difference? Join us at Tails of Hope! ⭐ Featuring celebrity emcees John Corbett, Bo Derek & special guest Shorty Rossi. 📅 Sept 20, 2026 ⏰ 2–5 PM 📍 Rancho La Patera Stow House, Goleta. 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/Fg37VoN4Tg
Stay safe during hot weather in Santa Barbara County ☀️🌡️
Drink water 💧 Limit time outside 🚶 Find a cool space ❄️ Check on neighbors 🤝 Avoid activities that could start a fire 🔥Never leave kids or pets in cars 🚗🐾
For more information, visit https://t.co/7oAZaSLclj.
Have a minute? Help shape the future of parks, trails, and recreation! 🌳✨ The Recreation Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Review is open for public comment.
📲 Share your feedback by Aug 10, 2026, at https://t.co/R2VdDJBV1l
Heatwave in #SantaBarbaraCounty Tue morning Jul 14–Thu night Jul 16. Fire weather is expected in the south due to sundowner winds and low humidity. Stay hydrated, keep pets cool, check on vulnerable neighbors, and avoid spark hazards.
📲More info: https://t.co/YqDKvUxB7m
Before you take a bite, take a look! Some sidewalk food vendors operate without required health permits, putting you at risk for foodborne illness. Santa Barbara County reminds you to choose food vendors who display a valid health permit.
Good morning, Santa Barbara County! 🌞
Can you guess where this photo was taken? 💧
Fun fact: This is one of the largest reservoirs in the County, supplying water and offering plenty of recreation year‑round!
🌡️Warm temperatures are here to stay!!🌞
Heat Advisories are in effect today into next Tuesday for many areas away from the coast, followed by a widespread Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday through Thursday next week (July 14-16). #LAheat#LAheatwave#CAwx
⭐ Join us for the July 14 Board Meeting: Topics Include Homelessness Update, Utility Scale Solar Amendments, Library Special Tax Rate, and Facility Districts Special Tax Levy
➡️ Watch live on Local Cable Channel 20 or https://t.co/SalWHEb2i2
Get ready for Mixtapes & Misfits, this year’s FREE Summer Cinema series at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. 🎬✨The season kicks off July 10 at 8:30 PM with the classic Pretty in Pink. Bring breathable blankets or a low chair. 🌙🎞️
Congrats to Joe Fletcher, our July Employee of the Month! 🌟 As a Senior Veterans’ Services Rep, Joe’s compassion and dedication make a real impact every day. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to changing lives. Join us in celebrating Joe! 👏
Happy Fourth of July from the beautiful #SantaBarbaraCounty! Whether you're enjoying our beaches, parks, or time at home, we hope your holiday is safe and memorable.
📢 Santa Barbara County is Here to Help Hosts Stay Compliant!
If you’re a short-term rental or homestay owner, the County is providing guidance to help you navigate local regulations and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirements. Click here to learn more:https://t.co/xxNgBoFlhO.
County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆
Orchids are more than a pretty sight—they’re part of a major ag powerhouse in #SantaBarbaraCounty. In the 2025 Ag Report, nursery products ranked #3. Which locally grown fruit took the #1 spot? Hint: we shared it in a recent post!
Big growth. Big impact. 🌿
#SantaBarbaraCounty ag industry reached $2.2B in 2026 with major boosts in strawberries, nursery products, broccoli, lettuce, wine grapes, and more.
Explore the full report in English or Spanish: https://t.co/zbsCfb4cMT
Want a wedding date you’ll never forget? ⭐ 6.26.26 is a rare palindrome date—and it could be your big day! The Clerk-Recorder’s Office is offering walk‑in wedding ceremonies all day, no appointment needed. Extra staff and Supervisors will be on hand; waits may vary.
Happy Father’s Day from the County of Santa Barbara! To all the dads, father figures, and mentors who guide, support, and inspire—and to those we remember with love today—thank you for the lasting impact you’ve made across our beautiful county. ❤️⭐
Starting the weekend with ocean views and four‑legged friends 🐾💙
Where do you like to enjoy the outdoors in #SantaBarbaraCounty?
Let us know your go‑to places below! 🔽