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Jul 20, 202510:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show | Cabrillo Boulevard
The Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show takes place every Sunday year-round,…
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Jul 22, 20252:00 - 7:00 PM
CANCELLED: City Council
The City Council meets at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays in City Council Chambers at City…
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Jul 22, 20255:00 - 7:00 PM
Closing Reception of "Tides of Time" Exhibit
Join us for the closing reception of Tides of Time: Collaboration with the…
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Connecting With Your City Government

The City of Santa Barbara has over 30 Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees to advise the City Council. Agendas, minutes, and supporting documents for the City Council and Boards & Commissions can be viewed online using the links below. The City Council and some Boards & Commissions also offer live and on-demand meeting videos.

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Crowd at the Special City Council Meeting on July 15, 2025.
City Hosts Immigration Town Hall to Share Resources and Hear from the Community
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the City, in partnership with 805UndocuFund, held a community town hall focused on immigration at Franklin Community Center. Attendees had the opportunity to offer public comment and share local resources for…
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Highway 101 Southbound Divided Lanes Start July 12 in Montecito
Improved Northbound Lanes, New Auxiliary Lane, Northbound On-ramp at San Ysidro Road, and Off-ramp at Hermosillo Road Are Open
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Removal of Eight Ficus Trees on Milpas Street
As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
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