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1. Santa Barbara County nearly triples Sable Offshore's coastal fee (amedpost.com) — Santa Barbara County supervisors have nearly tripled the annual coastal mitigation fee on Sable Offshore's Santa Ynez Unit, significantly raising what the company pays to operate along the Santa Barbara coast. The higher fee, now more than $318,000 a year and applied retroactively to Sable's restart of production, will fund local coastal projects while intensifying the company's ongoing regulatory battles with county and state agencies.
2. Hurricane Marie Churns Up High Surf Along Santa Barbara's Coast (keyt.com) — High surf from Hurricane Marie is creating unusually dangerous conditions at typically calm Santa Barbara beaches like East Beach, where lifeguards and Harbor Patrol are busy assisting struggling swimmers. With waves up to eight feet and steep, rocky drop-offs, officials urge Santa Barbara beachgoers to stay extra cautious through the Labor Day weekend and never turn their backs on the ocean.
3. Former chef James Zurlinden makes bid for Santa Barbara City Council District 5 seat - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) — Santa Barbara residents in District 5 can now learn about first-time City Council candidate James Zurlinden, a former chef turned media buyer running on fiscal responsibility, transparency, and easier permitting. He outlines ideas for La Cumbre Plaza redevelopment, State Street's future, homelessness programs, and rebuilding city reserves while opposing broad use of automated license plate readers.
4. Help Us Show the True Cost of Renting in Santa Barbara County (independent.com) — Renters and rental property owners in Santa Barbara County are being asked to complete a short survey so local housing authorities can push HUD to raise Fair Market Rents to match real local costs. By sharing what you pay or charge in rent before November 29, 2026, you can influence future assistance levels and enter a drawing for Visa gift cards.
5. UCSB Gets Balanced Attack in 4-Set Win over Utah State (noozhawk.com) — UC Santa Barbara's women's volleyball team delighted local fans at the Thunderdome with a 3-1 win over Utah State, giving new coach Michael Henchy his first home victory. Led by Sophia Wendlick's 16 kills and a strong defensive showing, the Gauchos now head on a long road trip before returning to host CSUN in their Big West home opener on September 25.
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