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    Catch Up on the County’s Virtual El Niño Briefing
    Santa Barbara County recently hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated El Niño conditions and preparedness efforts underway for the upcoming winter season. The briefing brought together local agencies and emergency…
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    Council Meeting Key Item Recap - September 29, 2026
    On September 29, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council considered several items, including a flood resilience study for the Laguna Creek watershed, the renaming of a portion of Calle César Chávez, and the Residential Rent Stabilization and…
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    Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments at Ordinance Committee
    The inclusionary housing ordinance amendments will be presented to the Ordinance Committee on October 6, 2026. The hearing begins at 12:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street. The Planning Commission recommended the…
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Santa Barbara Community Invited to Join Move with MADD 3K Walk to Promote Safe Roads
The Santa Barbara Police Department invites community members to join Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tri-Counties for Move with MADD Santa Barbara, a 3K community walk bringing people together to raise awareness about impaired…
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SBA Seeks Public Feedback on Climate Adaptation Plan
The City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) are seeking public feedback on the Airport Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP). The draft plan is now available for review online. 
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Don't Let a Text Turn Into a Crash
The City is currently implementing a monthly traffic safety messaging through the City’s social media platforms and schools.Cell phones are a leading cause of crashes involving distraction Whether you’re in a car, on an e-bike, or walking,…
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You’re Invited! Brief Vic Trace Project Update at SB Mesa Association Meeting on Thursday, October 15
Kelly Bourque, Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Manager, will be attending and providing a brief project update at the Santa Barbara Mesa Association Meeting on Thursday, October 15. The meeting will be held at the Free Methodist…
Road with a barricades and a sign that says "flooded"
Catch Up on the County’s Virtual El Niño Briefing
Santa Barbara County recently hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated El Niño conditions and preparedness efforts underway for the upcoming winter season. The briefing brought together local agencies and emergency…
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Introducing the Tool Library!
Are you ready to start a home improvement project, but don’t own the tools for the job? SBPL’s new Tool Library is here to help! Celebrate the collection at a Tool Library Launch Party on October 22 from 4-6pm in the Faulkner Gallery and…
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Join Teens Teach Tech: Apply by October 24
SBPL is seeking motivated teens interested in robotics, coding or science for a new volunteer program. Teens will build teamwork, organization, and problem solving skills while earning community service hours.
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Community Meetings: Mid-State Street Traffic Safety Improvements Project
Your Input Matters! The community is invited to attend community engagement meetings on Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, to share input on the Mid-State Street Traffic Safety Improvements Project. Join…
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Contractor Cleaning Sewer Mains on State Street and Downtown Area Starting October 12
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on City streets and on properties on State Street and the Downtown area with sewer easements starting Monday, October 12, 2026,…
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