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New HOPE Fund Ordinance Committee Meeting
The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will be holding a public workshop to further the establishment of the new affordable housing HOPE (Housing Opportunities, Preservation and Equity) Fund. Once established, HOPE funding will be directed…
91st Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade Accepting Entries
The City Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms to participate in this year’s Children’s Fiesta Parade. The parade, a longtime tradition for local families, will celebrate its 91st year on Saturday, August 5.…
Santa Barbara City Firefighters Knock Down Early Morning Structure Fire
On Friday, June 23 at approximately 3:07 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on the 700 block of Carpinteria Street. The Santa Barbara City Fire Department…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara received $6.6 million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2023, which is 2.5% above the same quarter last year and 11.1% above budget. This result reflects the continuation of robust economic…
2023 Summer Solstice Parade Street Closure and Traffic Advisory
Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice parade will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Due to the closure of State Street, the parade will occur on Santa Barbara Street, between East Cota Street and East Micheltorena Street.
Partial road…
Sidewalk Vending in Santa Barbara: City Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Community Health and Safety (ENG/SPA)
The City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the community and overseeing and enforcing ordinances that facilitate that overarching goal. In response to the growing concerns regarding public safety and the…
Fourth of July Celebration to Bring Full Day of Festivities to City's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration.
City of Santa Barbara Seeks Cooperation to Ensure Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists in the State Street Promenade
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking cooperation from the public to make the State Street Promenade safe for pedestrians and bicyclists alike.
City Welcomes Community Feedback on Outdoor Dining (ENG/SPA)
The City is hosting a community forum on Tuesday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m. in the Faulkner Gallery, located in the Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street, to gather community input regarding outdoor dining.
The ordinance authorizing…
Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 for the City of Santa Barbara
On June 13, 2023, the City of Santa Barbara adopted its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024, as required by the City Charter. The FY2024 budget is comprised of all City funds, including the General Fund, special…