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Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
The final Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study is now available. The Study will be presented and the inclusionary housing requirements will be discussed at public hearings this Spring: 
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Construction Begins on Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening
Construction will officially begin Monday, April 6, on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project, marking a major milestone toward completing the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.
Homelessness - PATH Volunteers
City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
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Rain Garden at the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors office
Lawn Be Gone!
The City’s Sustainable Lawn Replacement Rebate provides incentives to help offset the cost of replacing water-thirsty lawns with water-wise plants and efficient irrigation. Standard rebate is $2/square foot of lawn replaced or $5/square…
Street view of a multi-family residential building in Santa Barbara
Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
The final Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study is now available. The Study will be presented and the inclusionary housing requirements will be discussed at public hearings this Spring: 
Teens gathered at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on the Library Plaza
Teen Job and Volunteer Fair
Calling all teens! Discover opportunities at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6pm on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! Opportunities include part-time jobs in retail, food service, internships with local…
Library News
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Carrillo Street: Modified Traffic Pattern Starting April 13 for Art Installation
The City and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture are transforming the intersection of State and Carrillo with vibrant asphalt art starting Monday, April 13.Carrillo and State Streets will remain open during the two-week…
children play in bubbles at santa barbara public library
Celebrate Día de los Niños!
Don't miss our annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on April 18 from 10a-2p on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! This joyful, nationwide celebration of children and literacy will bring the community together for a day full…
Library News
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets
Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project in Design
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) is currently in design. Once design plans are complete, the City will publicly advertise the Project for construction. Construction…
Public Works staff repairs a water main break.
Water Main Replacement on Harbor View Drive and Surrounding Streets Starting Mid-April
WHAT TO EXPECT: Starting mid-April, the water main will be replaced on Harbor View Drive, Scenic Drive, and Country Club Drive, as well as sections of Old Coast Highway and Park Place. Construction will take place Monday through Friday, 7:…
Volunteer trail workers level the dirt on Jesusita Trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Repair Trails in Parma Park After Rainy Winter Season
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to improve Sycamore Creek Trail and the Historic Olive Grove Loop in Parma Park. Heavy winter rains promote…
Parks & Rec News
A tree standing on a pile of paper with paper scattered across the surrounding lawn
Celebrate Earth Day by Going Paperless!
The Santa Barbara community gathers each year at Alameda Park for the Earth Day festival to honor its clean-air, clean‑water heritage—and to take actions that protect it. What is one simple yet powerful step you can take? Switch to…
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