Action Alerts

  • Future for Housing in SBCo at SBCAN Fri. RT; oil issue at BOS on Tues; more

    SBCAN Roundtable Friday, May 16

    The Future for Housing in Santa Barbara County

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    SBCAN Roundtable
    Friday, May 16 at noon
    via Zoom

    The Workforce Housing Study and its implications for the future will be presented by Lucille Boss who is the Housing Programs Manager for the County of Santa Barbara. Lucille helped coordinate the recently completed study, which comprehensively provides data on the housing needs of the workforce and makes a number of recommendation for solutions. We'll follow her presentation with an opportunity to brainstorm about priorities for community action throughout the county to promote affordable housing.

    Click here for the Workforce Housing Study: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/9a193b88-bb7d-48fc-bcac-384424850d86

    Participants will also be invited to give updates on issues they are involved in.

    Register for Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/33fdwFLLTCesn0N2LKChMw

    Written by
    May 12, 2025

  • SBCAN Names Inspiring Leadership Honorees

    SBCAN Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser

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    Sunday, June 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    Fountain Courtyard at the Corque Hotel 
    420 Alisal Road, Solvang

    SBCAN Announces our Inspiring Leadership Honorees:

    Eder Gaona-Macedo
    Gail Marshall
    Santa Barbara Tenants Union
    Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
    Voces Sin Fronteras

     

    This year we are combining our north and south fundraisers into one exciting mid-county fundraiser to bring together activists from throughout the county with music, refreshments and a program honoring accomplished community leaders and organizations.

    This moment in time calls for us to stand together as one community to face challenges on a number of fronts.

    WE NEED YOU!

    We need our members and supporters to:

    Sponsor the Event:  Click here for sponsorship information

    Buy Tickets and Attend: Tickets are $100/person. Click here to purchase tickets

    Make Donations: Click here to make a donation

    Spread the Word: Forward this email to your friends and associates or send them a link to this information on our website: www.sbcan.org/2025_fundraiser

    For more information or for sliding scale tickets, email [email protected]

     

    Thank You to our Early Sponsors:

    Diversify, Equalize, Include, and Act Sponsors

    Dick Flacks
    Dick & Marilyn Mazess

    Protect Our Water Sponsor

    Gerry DeWitt

    Right to Live, Work, & Play Sponsors

    UFCW Local 770
    Gail Osherenko & Oran Young
    SEIU Local 620
    Allan Hancock College
    McCune Foundation
    David Landecker
    The Fund for Santa Barbara

    Love Your Neighbor Sponsors

    Janet Blevins & Gary Smith
    Christiane Schlumberger

    Donors

    Karen Mayes
    American Riviera Bank
    Evely Laser Shlensky

     

    Check out our 2024 Awards Events:

    2024 South County awards photos

    2024 South County awards video

    2024 North County awards photos

    2024 North County awards video

    CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS INFO ON OUR WEBSITE

    Written by
    May 10, 2025

  • Act to phase out oil production in the county. Workforce Housing Study topic of SBCAN Roundtable

    Act now to phase out oil production in Santa Barbara County!

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    Santa Barbara County Action Network has always opposed new oil and gas development in our county. When the County's Climate Action Plan came before the Board of Supervisors, SBCAN and others advocated that emissions from oil and gas production be included in the inventory.
     
    Although the Board did not vote to include those emissions, it did direct staff to return with information about how to phase out all oil facilities in the County to protect our health, environment and climate. The staff's response is on the Board's agenda for Tuesday, May 13. It is the last item on the agenda (#8), so likely to come up in the afternoon, but could come up earlier.
     
    SBCAN urges you to send an email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Monday, or to go to the meeting on Tuesday to speak, urging the Board to direct staff to return with an oil and gas phase-out ordinance.

    SBCAN Roundtable

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    SBCAN Roundtable

    Friday, May 16 at noon

    via Zoom

    The Workforce Housing Study by the County of Santa Barbara will be presented by Lucille Boss who is the Housing Programs Manager for the county. Lucille helped coordinate the recently completed study, which comprehensively provides data on the housing needs of the workforce and makes a number of recommendation for solutions. We'll follow her presentation with an opportunity to brainstorm about priorities for community action throughout the county to promote affordable housing.

    Click here for the Workforce Housing Study: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/9a193b88-bb7d-48fc-bcac-384424850d86

    Participants will also be invited to give updates on issues they are involved in.

    Register for Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/33fdwFLLTCesn0N2LKChMw

    Written by
    May 09, 2025

  • Please sponsor SBCAN's 2025 Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser

    Next SBCAN Roundtable:

    Friday, May 16 at noon via Zoom

    Details to follow

    (No Roundtable this week)

    Ongoing Issues:

    Written by
    May 05, 2025

  • Visit us at Earth Day SB; Oil Trucking; Protecting SB Creeks; A Win Against Renoviction; and Trauma-Informed Workshop Recap

    Visit SBCAN's booth at Earth Day in Santa Barbara - Today and Tomorrow 

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    Alameda Park, Santa Barbara
    Saturday, April 26 from 11am - 8pm
    Sunday, April 27 from 11am - 7pm
    https://www.sbearthday.org/

    Written by
    April 26, 2025

  • Rooftop Solar, Logging Forests, Offshore Oil, Social Security, New News Org, May Day …

      
    TAKE ACTION!
      
    Now Protect Rooftop Solar Contact state legislators
    Now Stop Expanded Logging of Forests Contact U.S. senators
    Now Support bills to block offshore oil Contact Congress members
    Th, Apr 24 Hands Off Social Security Santa Barbara
    Sun, Apr 27 Let's Celebrate the Workers, not just the Fruit Santa Maria
    Mon, Apr 28 Give input on a new nonprofit news outlet Santa Maria
    Th, May 1
         		May Day Strong Lompoc
    Th, May 1
         		UC Service Workers Strike Santa Barbara
    Th, May 1
         		May Day Strong Santa Barbara
    Sun, June 22 SBCAN 2025 Awards Reception and Fundraiser Solvang
     
     

    Written by
    April 22, 2025

  • Attend Indivisible Santa Maria's Defend Democracy Rally on 4/19 & Urge the SB City Council to Pass Stronger Rent Protections 4/22

    Indivisible Santa Maria: Save our Democracy Rally 4/19

    See the message below from Indivisible Santa Maria:

    This Administration is trampling on our rights and Congress and the Supreme Court refuse to uphold the Constitution. There is no one coming to save us -- BUT US! Almost 400 people took part in our Rally on 4/12 and we need you to join us again! Bring your families and friends and stand up and speak out. Can we get 500 protestors?

    Join our peaceful, non-violent protest -- dress for the weather and bring your signs (no sticks please). 12:00 -2:00 PM at Broadway and Main, Santa Maria.

    ________________________

    Written by
    April 18, 2025

  • Urge the California Coastal Commission to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Sable on April 10th in Santa Barbara.

    Join SBCAN and allies in urging the California Coastal Commission to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Sable TOMORROW 4/10 in Santa Barbara. Sign up to speak TODAY by 5:00 PM. 

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    We have a big day tomorrow in our continued work to protect our coast from oil development. Thursday, April 10th, the California Coastal Commission will meet in Santa Barbara to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Texas oil company Sable Offshore Corp. Will you join us? The company has conducted unpermitted work on the same defective pipeline that ruptured in 2015 causing the horrific oil spill that polluted 150 miles of California’s coastline. The Commission will vote on enforcement actions including a nearly $15M penalty to protect and restore the coastal environment from damage caused by pipeline construction work. 

    This is one of the only formal opportunities for the public to be heard regarding the Sable project. Please help us pack the room and show support to the Commission for these critical enforcement actions.
     
    WHEN:
    Thursday April 10th     (Wear RED)
    8 AM: Gather outside building to get t-shirts, signs, and to pack the room!
    9 AM: Hearing starts, Santa Rosa Conference Room

    WHERE:
    Hilton Santa Barbara Beachside Resort
    633 E. Cabrillo Blvd
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103
     
    RSVP
     
    We’re getting closer to winning, but we need YOU to show up for a critical moment. Together, we can show overwhelming public opposition to this risky project — and support the California Coastal Commission to continue standing with us in protecting our coast and climate.
    ** We invite people to attend whether or not you will speak at the public hearing. Instructions for signing up to speak are HERE.
     
    SIGN UP TO SPEAK BY APRIL 9, 5PM
    TALKING POINTS:
     
    • Thank you for continuing to protect the coastal zone through your enforcement actions related to activities on the Santa Ynez Unit.
    • I support items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 and ask the Commission to vote to approve the staff recommendation.
    • For the sake of our beautiful coast, please stay strong and vigilant. We cannot afford to have another devastating oil spill or allow the coast to be damaged further.
    • We are counting on you and the California Attorney General to stop the unlawful construction work.
    • We also urge you to require ALL activities in the coastal zone to be subject to a Coastal Development Permit including restart of the pipeline.
    • Thank you.
     
    Thank you for speaking up to protect our coast and communities from another disastrous oil spill. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, April 10th!

    Written by
    April 09, 2025

  • Urge the County BOS to NOT Vote on Adding New Jail Beds Until First Examining Alternative Community Investments

    Join SBCAN and allies in urging the County Board of Supervisors to PAUSE, NOT vote on adding new jail beds until first examining alternative community investments on Tuesday, April 1 at 9 AM.

    See the message from CLUE Santa Barbara below.



    County Board of Supervisors will be asked to decide whether to invest $120 to $216 million in expanding our jail system or prioritize more effective, less expensive community-based alternatives. Ask the Board to PAUSE, NOT vote on adding new jail beds until first examining alternative community investments. Planning  mental health and other infrastructure support could enable approximately 200-400 low-level, non-violent offenders with diagnosed mental health or addiction problems to receive treatment instead of jail. Community-based services would provide better outcomes at far less cost for the individuals, their families, neighbors and communities. This approach could significantly reduce or eliminate the need for building additional jail housing units.

     

    Written by
    March 28, 2025

  • March against deportation, Mass mobilization, Beaver Fest and more

    TAKE ACTION!
     
    Sunday, Mar. 30 March Against Deportation Santa Maria
    Saturday, Apr. 5 Hands Off! Indivisible's Mass Mobilization  Lompoc, SB
    Saturday, Apr. 12 SLO Beaver Festival SLO
    Thursday, Apr. 17
         		Register now for SBCAN's first FREE Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) Trauma-Informed Workshop!
    		 Goleta
    Sunday, Jun. 22 SBCAN 2025 Awards Reception and Fundraiser Solvang
    Everyday Protect Rooftop Solar Contact your state legislators

     

    SUNDAY, MARCH 30

    March Against Deportation

    Machado Plaza, 224 W. Chapel St, Santa Maria

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    Written by
    March 27, 2025