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    Upcoming City Council Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments
    Encouraging Community Engagement and Participation The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to review a proposed framework for amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The goal is to…
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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
    World Cup Watch Party.
    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
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2025 Community Academy
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the return of our Community Academy, a free, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members an inside look at how SBPD operates. This two-day…
Volunteer trail workers level the dirt on Jesusita Trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 100 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to restore Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail on Saturday, April 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Paving on E. Cabrillo Blvd
Paving ScheduleMonday, April 7th (red)00 block of Los Patos Way
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures/Castillo Street Traffic Control In Santa Barbara For Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street off-ramp beginning Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 during the overnight hours between 9 pm and…
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Sidewalk Vendor Enforcement Protects Public Safety
Starting this week, the City of Santa Barbara’s Vendor Enforcement Team, led by the Fire Department and supported by bilingual City staff and law enforcement officers for safety, will be conducting inspections of sidewalk vending…
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Reminder: Creek Buffer Ordinance Q&A Session Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2
REMINDER: The Sustainability & Resilience Department will host a question-and-answer webinar on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m…
Sustainability News
Paving
Paving Notice - E. Gutierrez Street 04/01/2025 - 04/02/2025
PAVING SCHEDULETuesday, April 1st (blue): Milling00-100 blocks of E.
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Reminder: Free & Instant Permit for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…
clothing, accessories and housewares on a table for a yard sale.
Register now for the City of Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Clean Community Division invites you to be part of its inaugural Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 a.m.
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