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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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821 State Street view from state street looking at two story building
Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
Aerial view of Dwight Murphy Field under construction
Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Reaches 25% Completion
Construction is progressing to transform the 100-year-old Dwight Murphy Field into a modern, inclusive recreation space designed to serve a broad range of users. As of October, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project reached 25%…
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911 Call Service from AT&T Devices Restored
UPDATE 10/31/25 - AT&T Outage Impacting the Ability to Call 911 from AT&T Devices has been resolved. Service has been restored.AT&T Outage Impacting the Ability to Call 911 from AT&T Devices…
Sustainable Holidays Open House, Thursday December 4, 801 Garden St. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SustainableHolidays. (805) 564 5631.
Save the Date for the City's Sustainable Holidays Open House on Thursday, December 4!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join us for our third annual "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our office…
Sustainability News
20th Annual Mayor's Awards
20th Annual Mayor’s Awards: Celebrating Value and Talent
The City of Santa Barbara proudly celebrated the 20th Annual Mayor’s Awards at Cabrillo Pavilion, honoring local businesses and organizations that champion accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. This milestone event coincided with…
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Calling all SB Storytellers!
Register to be a storyteller at the SB Reads themed “SB Speaks: Cultural Storytelling” on November 14.
Library News
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San Diego Nonstop Service Returns to SBA
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop service to San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning April 22, 2026. Alaska will operate two nonstop flights daily served by an E175 with 76…
Airport News
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Overnight Paving Project on S. Milpas Street and Surrounding Streets Starting November 2
Beginning Sunday, November 2, through Thursday, November 13, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will perform utility work and overnight paving from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the following streets (please see the map…
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SBA Welcomes Back Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is pleased to announce that United Airlines will resume nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with daily service beginning April 6, 2026. United will operate one flight daily served by a…
Airport News
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