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County of Santa Barbara December 2024 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • December 5, 2024 • Comments Off

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Volunteers Needed for the

2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count

Join in the annual count of community members and families experiencing homelessness locally. Sign up today!

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Upcoming County Department

Holiday Closures

In observance of the upcoming holidays, please note that some non-emergency Santa Barbara County offices will be closed or have modified hours from Wednesday, December 25, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

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Donate Toys to Benefit

Local Children

Make a child’s holiday season the best one yet. Drop off new unwrapped toys at the County Administration building.

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Update to Forum for Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers

and Holds Act

Happening Tuesday, December 17 during the Board of Supervisors meeting in Santa Barbara, the TRUTH Act Forum will share data from the Sheriff’s office on the number of individuals to whom the agency has provided any ICE access.

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, staying healthy and safe should be at the top of your wish list. Get some quick tips for the weeks ahead.

On Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to reduce speed limits on nearly 36.5 miles of road. Learn more about the upcoming changes.

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Community Input Welcome on

Draft County Legislative Platform

Learn about prioritized legislative principles, specific issues, projects, and programs that warrant targeted advocacy, and more in the legislative platform.

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Department Spotlight:

Fire Department

Approaching its 100th anniversary, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is composed of divisions that support our community with fire prevention, response, and more.

Meech is a ten-month-old black Cane Corso male dog who weighs approximately 76 lbs and is available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center. Meech is an energetic and intelligent puppy. Staff says Meech is treat-motivated and eager to learn. Meech has already learned how to sit and has some basic obedience training. Meech’s adoption fees include his neuter, microchip, vaccinations, flea treatment, and health/wellness exam.

The Lompoc division of Santa Barbara County Animal Services is located at 1501 West Central in Lompoc. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday or call (833) 422-8413 for more information about available animals throughout the County. The friendly staff will be happy to assist you.

Are you looking for a different type of pet? Visit 24PetConnect to see all of the local adoptable animals.