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City Council Approves Charter Amendment Measure for June Special Election
On February 3, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council approved a resolution to call a special municipal election and proposed ballot measure to amend the City Charter relating to contracts and leases. The Council appropriated $195,000 from…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity—Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – December 31, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for December 2025, the sixth month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to date…
Library Teen Services Orientation
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City of Santa Barbara Announces 2026 Summer Camp Offerings; Registration Opens February 4
Families can choose from 15 Parks and Recreation Department camps this summer.
City of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Housing and Homeless Services Manager
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline “Carrie” Paine as the new Housing and Homeless Services Manager. This position, formerly titled Housing and Human Services Manager, reflects the City’s expanded…
Santa Barbara Clean Energy Launches New Incentive Finder to Help Residents Go Electric
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) now offers a user-friendly online tool to help community members find incentives and rebates that make the switch to energy-efficient electric homes and vehicles more affordable. Through the Govcentives…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – November 30, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.7 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for November 2025, the fifth month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to date…
Preliminary Policy Discussions Begin on Rent Stabilization
At its December 16 meeting, the Santa Barbara City Council reviewed a comprehensive presentation and staff report outlining the proposed policy direction and work plan for the development of a Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Program. The…
City of Santa Barbara Finalizes Purchase of 816 Cacique Street Shelter Facility and Announces Interim Service Provider
The City of Santa Barbara has officially approved the purchase of the emergency shelter facility located at 816 Cacique Street, marking a major milestone in the City’s ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and expanding access to…