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Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Now Hiring for Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Parks & Rec News
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La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture
This April, The Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian Piazza as La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture makes its debut. This food and music festival will take place over three days (Friday, April 10 through…
Library News
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Sunset Drive & Eileen Way Week of March 23
From Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 24, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Eileen Way and Sunset Drive in the San Roque neighborhood. See the map for a detailed schedule.  PAVING…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project in Final Design
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) design is nearing completion. We appreciate the community members who provided Project design feedback over the past several years.  In fall 2026, the City…
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Pre-Construction Notice for Paving a Section of State Street and Surrounding Streets
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a section of State Street and surrounding streets starting early April and is anticipated to be completed late May.  WHAT TO EXPECT: The project will be…
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Maintaining Santa Barbara’s Sewer System: Rehabilitation Work Begins This Spring
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will begin its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project) this spring and is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies,…
defensible space crew clearing brush.
Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
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Heatwave Forecast for Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-duration heatwave throughout Santa Barbara County, expected to last Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026. Detailed weather forecasts are available at …
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Arroyo Burro Open Space Volunteer Event
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
Sustainability News
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