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The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will meet on Monday, May 11, beginning at 5:00 pm, at the Central Library Faulkner Gallery, with Spanish‑language interpretation provided. The agenda includes the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. Sign…

Please mark your calendar to join the City at the upcoming Santa Barbara Mesa Neighborhood Association’s Spring Village Hall meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church (1435 Cliff Drive).

Residents in Santa Barbara may notice increased activity in the skies in the coming weeks as Southern California Edison (SCE) prepares to conduct aerial inspections in local neighborhoods. Using drones and helicopters, inspection crews…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the launch of Charge Up SB, a new program that helps multifamily and affordable housing multifamily properties in

--Sharing on Behalf of Santa Barbara County Elections-- Vote by Mail Ballots will be mailed during the first week of May. Registered voters throughout Santa Barbara County should have received their County Voter Information Guide for…

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is proud to announce their new partnership with the Santa Barbara Zoo, serving as the Premier Foster Feeder of Amelia Earhart, an American bald eagle.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the City is joining the “Lighting Up Green” campaign to spark conversation and support community well-being. Throughout May, buildings across Santa Barbara County will shine in lime green,…

May is blooming with opportunities to connect and explore with the library. From poetry readings and community conversations to story times and outdoor pop-ups, read on to learn more!

The Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study will be considered at the City Council meeting on May 5, 2026. Staff will present the Study, accept public comments, and request guidance from City Council for future inclusionary housing…