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What's New


		For the latest updates on the Santa Lucia Lightning Complex Fire Visit Our Press Releases Web Page.


		Free Summer Movies Announced at Beautiful Historic County Courthouse. The next free movie is on Wednesday August 27th.


		Foster Care and Adoption 08/09 training schedules are now available. Most frequently asked questions about foster parenting are now posted on the Foster Care and Adoption site. Also available in Spanish.


		Paving Project on Highway 246 Near Solvang Switches to Nights - Update


		Request for Qualifications for State Advocacy/Lobby Services. Deadline is Friday, August 22, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. PST – Late Proposals Will Not be Accepted.


		“All the Love for Half the Price” Adopt a cat six months or older for only $28.00 during the month of August.


		Fire officials declare the Gap Fire fully contained. View an animated progression map of the Gap Fire or visit our fire information archive.


		County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department Wins Gold Excellence Award for Waste Management Program. For more information read the full press release or visit LessIsMore.org.


		The Draft Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan EIR has been released for public comment. The comment period has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Monday September 22, 2008. Additional information is available on the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan EIR webpage.


		The Fiscal Year 2008-09 Proposed Budget Operating Plan has been completed and presented to the Board of Supervisors. View the FY 2008-09 Proposed Budget. The book can be viewed and downloaded by individual department or in its entirety.