Action Alerts

Join us to celebrate SBCAN co-executive directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough at Bread and Roses

"I'm excited to share this message from the Fund for Santa Barbara announcing that SBCAN co-executive directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough are this year’s recipients of the Fund’s Founder Award!" said SBCAN co-president Dick Flacks. "It’s wonderful that this intrepid duo gets this recognition for years of dedicated and creative service to the organization and the community.

"If you haven’t yet got your ticket to the Fund’s fabulous Bread and Roses bash on October 6, why don’t you do that and come join us at Santa Barbara City College. You’ll serve the worthy Fund for Santa Barbara cause and join our cheering section for Jeanne and Ken."

The Fund sent an email blast with the following announcement on Sept. 16, 2024:

Written by
September 30, 2024

  • Join us to celebrate SBCAN co-executive directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough at Bread and Roses

    "I'm excited to share this message from the Fund for Santa Barbara announcing that SBCAN co-executive directors Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough are this year’s recipients of the Fund’s Founder Award!" said SBCAN co-president Dick Flacks. "It’s wonderful that this intrepid duo gets this recognition for years of dedicated and creative service to the organization and the community.

    "If you haven’t yet got your ticket to the Fund’s fabulous Bread and Roses bash on October 6, why don’t you do that and come join us at Santa Barbara City College. You’ll serve the worthy Fund for Santa Barbara cause and join our cheering section for Jeanne and Ken."

    The Fund sent an email blast with the following announcement on Sept. 16, 2024:

    Written by
    September 30, 2024

  • Speak out Tuesday, Oct. 1 at SB City Council meeting for Housing over Hotels

    Attend the Santa Barbara City Council meeting to provide public comment on the  101 Garden Street Hotel Project and urge the City Council to promote Housing over Hotels!

    Tuesday, October 1 at 2 PM

    Santa Barbara City Hall
    735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara

    Ask the City Council to overturn the Planning Commission's approval of the 101 Garden Street Hotel Project during the October 1 City Council meeting in Santa Barbara.

    This would be the second largest hotel in Santa Barbara. Help promote Housing over Hotels! 

    Written by
    September 30, 2024

  • SBCAN Inspiring Leadership Awards - Save the date and sponsor!

    SAVE THE DATE!

    SBCAN Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    UCSB Faculty Club, AKA The Club & Guest House at UCSB,

    Building 581, off Ocean Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

    and PLEASE SPONSOR!

    SCF_flyer_2.jpg

    Written by
    September 20, 2024

  • Combined Roundtable Friday September 20 at Noon

    SBCAN invites you to participate in our Combined North and South County Roundtable. 
    Friday, September 20, 2024 - 12 PM to 1:30 PM via Zoom
    Agenda

    I. Several major organizations  in our region have recently appointed new directors- and this month's roundtable provides an opportunity to meet them and hear their perspectives on what lies ahead:

    1. EDER GAONA-MACEDO, Executive Director, Fund for Santa Barbara
    2. HAZEL DAVALOS & LUCAS ZUCKER, Co-Executive Directors, CAUSE
    3. CARMEN RHODES, Executive Director, UCSB Labor Center (a new and exciting UC project)

    This will be a chance to get to know these rising leaders and learn where they--and we--are headed.

    II. Update on Sentinel Peak Truck Rack Appeal Hearing

    III. Updates from participants

     

    Written by
    September 09, 2024

  • Speak up Tues, Sep 3 for EV charging stations in Goleta - and thanks for speaking up on Climate Action Plan and Offshore Oil!

    Santa Barbara County Action Network joined with allied organizations and community members this week along with many of you - thank you - to push for environmental goals. Through these efforts:

    On Tuesday, Sep. 3, is another opportunity to speak up for bold climate policies when the City of Goleta votes on expanding electric vehicle charging stations.

    Written by
    August 30, 2024

  • Join us to say NO to offshore oil Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Goleta!

    Santa Barbara County Action Network urges you to join with community members to tell the State Lands Commission to say "NO" to using old underwater pipelines to transport offshore oil.

    Community rally is outside of Goleta City Hall at 11:15 a.m.  Thurs., Aug. 29.

    This is a chance to speak up while the commission meets in our county. Public Comment is at noon in city hall. Remote testimony is also possible. For information on giving testimony and the agenda, click here: https://www.slc.ca.gov/meeting/08-29-24-agenda/

    SBCAN, along with community partners, continues to oppose this project with the help of the Environmental Defense Center.

    Read the information from the Sierra Club below for more details:

    Written by
    August 28, 2024

  • SBCAN: Speak out tomorrow at the County BOS meeting on Living Wages for Farmworkers and the Climate Action Plan

    Attend the County Board of Supervisors meeting to provide public comment on the

    Farmworkers' Rights to a Living Wage

    and

    2030 Climate Action Plan

    Tuesday, August 27
    Betteravia Government Cente
    Administration Building
    511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria

    Support farmworkers' rights to earn livable wages in our county during the August 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting in Santa Maria

    Speak up during Public Comment on non-agendized items
    The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
    Public Comment is expected to begin around 10 a.m.

    See information below from CAUSE:

    Written by
    August 26, 2024

  • Speak out against crude oil trucking on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024!

    Speak out against crude oil trucking!

    Sentinel Peak Truck Rack proposal

    Image_8-12-24_at_8.41 PM.jpg

    Santa Maria oil tanker truck accident and fire, Oct. 11, 2021
    Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara County Fire Department

    On Wednesday, August 14, the County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing to consider SBCAN's appeal of the Sentinel Peak Truck Rack Project. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. This is Item #2 on the agenda, likely to come up about 10 a.m.

    Written by
    August 12, 2024

  • SBCAN invites you to participate in our North County Roundtable

    SBCAN invites you to participate in our North County Roundtable. 
    Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 5 PM to 6:30 PM via Zoom

    Agenda

    1. Update on Santa Maria General Plan with guest speaker Dana Eady, Director of Community Development (Interim)
    2. Update on Sentinel Peak Truck Rack (read more below)
    3. Santa Maria River Bed Restoration
    4. Updates from participants

    Register in advance for this meeting: 

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-irqDMiGNOURCSJimROo8C7qDyWjHhD

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    We look forward to your participation. 

    Written by
    August 06, 2024

  • 2 Upcoming Events: North County Roundtable & Eastside Community Cafecito

    North County Roundtable
    Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 5 PM to 6:30 PM
    via Zoom

    Agenda

    1. Update on Sentinel Peak Truck Rack
    2. Update on Cat Canyon
    3. Santa Maria River Bed Restoration
    4. Updates from participants

    Register in advance for this meeting: 

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeytrDsrGtf-z0ehvTjD8opC0FHPVoGb

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    We look forward to your participation. 

     

    Written by
    July 09, 2024