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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KEYT Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Looks to Strengthen Rules Preventing Certain Sites for Gun Stores (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Sep 1, 2026
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.
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)
Published Sep 2, 2026
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
The Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara County, Goleta Pursuing Creation of Gun Shop Buffer Zones (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Sep 2, 2026
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.