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Email service to the City of Santa Barbara has been restored.

City staff can once again send and receive email messages. Microsoft continues to monitor the service and process a backlog of messages that accumulated during the outage.

If you sent an email to a City department or employee during the outage and do not receive a response in a timely manner, please resend your message or contact the department directly. Department contact information can be found on our Contact Us page.

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Introduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments to City Council
The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments will be introduced to the City Council on November 17, 2026. The hearing begins at 2:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street. The Planning Commission and…
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Receive a $150 rebate to upgrade to a high-efficiency clothes washer. High-efficiency washers use up to 50% less water and energy! Check out our simple online application and list of eligible washing machines at our Smart Rebates webpage…
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De La Vina Pilot Restriping Project – City Council Update
Thank you again for your interest in the De La Vina Pilot Restriping Project.
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Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show | Cabrillo Boulevard
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This is a Regular meeting of the Finance Committee.The Finance Committee…
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