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1. Cliff Drive Barricades Reduced While Traffic Study Continues (keyt.com) — Barricades along Cliff Drive above Hendry's Beach in Santa Barbara have been partially removed, reopening the ocean-view side while a traffic study continues. City officials are weighing options like nighttime parking closures as neighbors complain about dangerous driving and trash, with any permanent changes requiring Planning Commission review and a coastal development permit.
2. Enrollment slightly down at Santa Barbara City College to start the Fall school year - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) — Santa Barbara City College is starting the fall term with enrollment down about 4% from last year, leaving roughly 15% of class seats open. Officials cite ongoing post-pandemic declines and high local living costs, especially for international students, and are adding shorter 8- and 12-week classes to attract more part-time enrollees.
3. Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Awards $35,000 in Community Grants, Launches Named Scholarship with SBCC Foundation (independent.com) — Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is awarding $35,000 in grants to food and agriculture nonprofits across Santa Barbara County and launching a new scholarship for SBCC culinary students. Local readers can also mark their calendars for an October farm pop-up with Veggie Rescue and the 2027 week-long culinary festival, including the Grand Wine Tasting at El Presidio Santa Barbara.
4. Santa Barbara County launches interactive dashboards for public health data (ksby.com) — Santa Barbara County has launched three interactive public health dashboards so residents can easily track school immunization rates, respiratory illnesses, and communicable diseases by city and other filters. The tools, available on the county health department website, replace older reports and will be updated throughout the year, including detailed respiratory virus data each flu season.
5. The House of Beau Hosts a Curated Antique + Vintage Market on State Street to Support NatureTrack Foundation (independent.com) — State Street's House of Beau is hosting a one-day Relics & Rarities vintage and antique market today, August 29, to raise money for NatureTrack Foundation. Shoppers can browse unique finds, learn about accessibility-focused nature programs, and even donate special items, all while supporting a Santa Barbara nonprofit expanding outdoor access for people of all abilities.
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