# Santa Barbara regional funding and planning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-barbara-regional-funding-and-planning
> Updated: 2026-10-04T03:18:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Santa Barbara and surrounding regional agencies have been allocated over $70 million in state funding following the approval of Assembly Bill 113. These funds are designated for various local projects, including $5 million for Pershing Park restorations, $6 million for the purchase and renovation of the La Casa de la Raza building, and $29.2 million for gym renovations at Allan Hancock College.

In conjunction with these developments, the City of Santa Barbara has initiated a community survey and a series of workshops to inform its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The process seeks to identify resident priorities for the city’s parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities through late October.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Santa Barbara receives $70 million in state funding for local projects

Santa Barbara and local agencies will receive over $70 million in California state funding for various projects, while the city launches a community survey to guide its Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-barbara-receives-70-million-in-state-funding-for-local-projects

### 2026-09-23: San Bernardino and Santa Barbara councils approve key municipal measures

San Bernardino approved a three-year lease for Akoma Unity Center following a mayoral tie-break, while Santa Barbara passed a rent stabilization ordinance set to launch in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-bernardino-and-santa-barbara-councils-approve-key-municipal-measures

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Cite as: Santa Barbara regional funding and planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santa-barbara-regional-funding-and-planning