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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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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
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Band Applications Open for Concerts in the Park
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
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Inspection Request Cut-Off Time Changing March 2, 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Building and Safety Division is announcing a change to the daily inspection request cut-off time. Effective Monday, March 2, 2026, the inspection request cut-off time will change from 6:30 a.m. to 6…
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Lunar New Year Family Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with free activities, snacks, crafts and more on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza with the Santa Barbara Chinese School and other community partners on February 22, 2026.
Library News
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Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens and the Chung Family Home Added to National Register of Historic Places
Today the California State Historical Resources Commission voted to add Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens and the Chung Family Home at 126 E Canon Perdido St to the National Register of Historic Places under the Asian Americans and Pacific…
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Library Tech with a Movie Rec
During this Film Festival season take some recommendations from Library Technician, Justin. Learn all about the movies they love, why they love them, and how to find more films in the library’s catalog.
Library News
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Friday Night Swing Returns in 2026
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. 
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Sewer Main Cleaning Scheduled for Select Properties Starting February 17
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on properties that have sewer easements from February 17 through the end of March. Work will be completed Monday through Friday, 6:…
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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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2026 Roadmap: Vic Trace Project Decision Meetings
The Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team developed a 2026 Roadmap to outline the Project’s public presentations and City meetings for this year, which is posted to the Project website under “Upcoming Public Meetings.” The 2026…
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