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Community Workshops Inviting Public Input on Uses of Grant Funding for 5-year Consolidated Plan
The City of Santa Barbara is in the process of developing their 5-Year Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).Santa Barbara City residents are invited to make their voices heard…
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Online Only Building Inspection Requests
Starting January 6, 2025, Building Permit Inspection requests will only be accepted online through the City’s Permit Portal.Using an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) account, a requesting party can:Request a new inspection, cancel, or…
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Reminder: Land Development - 2024 End of Year Closure
End of Year ClosureAs part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, and will resume business on Monday, January 6, 2025.…
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Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Central Library
Celebrate the Year of the Green Wood Snake on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza!
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Paving - Island View Dr. and Surf View Dr.
  Paving Schedule:Tuesday, January 21st (green) - 700 block of Surf View Dr. (cul-de-sac)
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Construction Underway for Safety Improvements on San Andres Street at Anapamu, Victoria, and Sola Streets
Implementation of the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan (Plan) continues through construction of the FY2024B Pavement Maintenance Project (Project) on San Andres Street. As part of the Plan, the Project…
MTD Transit Center in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara MTD Asks Public to Weigh in on a Proposed Fare Structure Change
On behalf of Santa Barbara MTD - MTD has kicked off a public outreach process seeking input from the public on a proposed adjustment to MTD’s bus fare structure. MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the…
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Elects New Leaders for 2025
Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse is elected Chair. County Supervisor Roy Lee, Buellton Mayor David Silva, Lompoc Mayor James Mosby, and Solvang Mayor David Brown join the Board as new members. 
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Grants Offered to Support Local National Bike Month Events
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) now accepts applications for funding of up to $500 per activity to celebrate and promote biking as part of CycleMAYnia Bike Month.
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Public Meetings to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Authorizing Changes to the Falcon Launch Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base
On behalf of Vandenberg Space Force Base - The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with:
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Survey Results Regarding the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
The City held online (video recording) and in-person community enga
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) hosts Annual events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year's theme is "Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame, because greatness is determined by service.”…
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