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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Public Review of Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Update
More than 1,650 feet of Desal Link pipeline has been installed on the first three blocks of Garden Street between Mission and Valerio Streets. Initially, crews were encountering delays due to large boulders and a significant amount of…
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State Street Fire Lane Compliance
City staff will work with businesses and property owners over the coming weeks, to adjust temporary outdoor dining and retail facilities to establish a 20-foot fire lane on the State Street Promenade between Haley and Victoria Streets. The…
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Meeting to Discuss 400 Block of Anacapa Street Conversion
As a result of the existing one-way configuration of the 400 block of Anacapa Street, officials have identified the need to convert this area into a two-way street. The conversion would improve access to the north and east and reduce…
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Update
More than 1,650 feet of Desal Link pipeline has been installed on the first three blocks of Garden Street between Mission and Valerio Streets. Initially, crews were encountering delays due to large boulders and a significant amount of…
Community Input Requested: Implementing Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Please join us to talk about Implementing Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements from the adopted Westside and Lower West Active Transportation Plan. Online meeting will be on February 2 and in-person meeting will be on February 5.…
Officers Interrupt Wallet Thief at 5-Points Shopping Center
On January 27, 2022, around 2:00pm. Two Santa Barbara Police Officers were working a special detail designed to address ongoing issues with thefts, drugs, and alcohol-related crimes in the north portion of the city.
Santa Barbara Public Library Invites the Community to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the diverse and rich history of African Americans. In honor of Black History Month, the Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate by participating in a series…
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Watch: “Up Front with SBPD” Alternative Call Response
How does law enforcement respond to community calls for service, when staffing is down nearly 30 percent? Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian says keeping this community safe and responding to your home or business as…
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Rebate for Water Leak Alert Device
Flume gives you down to the minute, easy to read water use data to help you track water use and catch leaks via a smartphone app and device that easily straps to the City’s water meter. City water customers pay just $75 (regularly $149).
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