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City Council to Discuss State Street Interim Operations at Upcoming Council Meeting
On June 28, 2022, the City Public Works Department will give a presentation to City Council about State Street Interim Operations, following the February 2022 adoption of the Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance (ERETO).
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Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 for the City of Santa Barbara
On June 21, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara adopted its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, as required by the City Charter. The budget includes an introductory budget message from the City Administrator, revenue and…
Scenic View of Lake Cachuma
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…
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…
Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement Postcard
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…
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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 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 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…
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