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Coverage dated September 1, 2026 to September 2, 2026

Santa Barbara County Looks to Strengthen Rules Preventing Certain Sites for Gun Stores

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

The relocation of a gun store in Goleta is too close to a school site according to neighbors. County supervisors are reviewing their policies for community concerns and safety.

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara County Looks to Strengthen Rules Preventing Certain Sites for Gun Stores (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    The relocation of a gun store in Goleta is too close to a school site according to neighbors. County supervisors are reviewing their policies for community concerns and safety.

  2. Santa Barbara News-Press

    Santa Barbara County Supervisors temporarily halt gun shop approvals and seek to ban sales near schools (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)

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    Santa Barbara News-Press's feed description

    Tuesday’s decision comes in response to the relocation of Goodland Guns. It’s moving from Old Town Goleta to a former 7-Eleven market at 7443 Hollister Ave

  3. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Santa Barbara County, Goleta Pursuing Creation of Gun Shop Buffer Zones (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    The proposed regulations would apply to new businesses but not existing firearms retailers like the one that recently relocated next to a preschool on Hollister Avenue.