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City’s Water Outlook Remains Good as City Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert in Response to Statewide Drought
The Santa Barbara City Council today declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert. This is in response to Governor Newsom’s recently issued executive orders declaring a statewide drought emergency and request for California residents to…
Community Development Department Planning Division African American/Black Historic Context Statement Draft Available
How can the built history of a community play a role in helping uplift African-American and Black people today? A unique collaboration of social justice leaders, City planners, and cultural resources specialists in Santa Barbara offers a…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended May 31, 2022The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.74 million in transient occupancy taxes (TOT) for May 2022. TOT revenues in May 2022 were about $461,000 above…
Santa Barbara Mayor's Clean Up Day
Join the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and its Hospitality Committee in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Mayor Randy Rowse for a community clean up event on Saturday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The…
René Eyerly Named Assistant City Administrator
Today, the City has announced the selection of René Eyerly as Assistant City Administrator. Ms. Eyerly has an extensive portfolio of accomplishments in city government as well as the private sector. She has served as interim Assistant City…
Attempted Murder Stabbing Suspect Arrested
On June 13, 2022, around 5:20 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to the Westside Medical Clinic (621 West Micheltorena St.) for a reported stabbing that just occurred.
City Council Approves Chick-fil-A Traffic Circulation Agreement and Site Improvements
On Tuesday, the City Council approved a proposed traffic circulation agreement that provides enforceable traffic control measures and site improvements for the Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3707 State Street. The City Council also voted to…
City Launches Online Workshop for the Housing Element Update
The City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Element Update is underway and community involvement is encouraged. The City’s 2023 Housing Element will include goals and actions to create new housing opportunities, prioritize affordable housing…
City Council Adopts Recommendations for Police Department Oversight
During a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted staff’s recommendations for oversight of the Police Department and included additional direction to ensure that community expectations are met during…
Final Budget Deliberations to Take Place During Special City Council Meeting Wednesday
The City Council will conduct its final budget deliberation at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 in City Council Chambers. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget includes a $156 Million General Fund and more than $300 Million in capital…