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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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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity—Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.
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Draft Housing Plan Program EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural…
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27 E Gutierrez Soltara
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…
A patron reads poetry to a seated crowd in the library
Open Mic & Art Gallery Nights at the Library!
SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!
Library News
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity—Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.
Photo of Estancia Housing
Draft Housing Plan Program EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural…
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2025 Airport Year in Review
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) experienced another record-breaking year in 2025, with more passengers traveling through the airport than ever before. A total of 1,481,605 commercial passengers used SBA in 2025, representing a 4.4% increase…
Airport News
Participant dances at the Adapted Recreation Spring Fling
Adapted Valentine's Day Dance Welcomes All Abilities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
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Every Story Counts Survey
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative designed to collect data, stories, and photos that show how and why Californians use their local public libraries. The survey will be open from January 25th through 31st.
Library News
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Do We Have Your Current Contact Information?
Keeping your contact details up to date helps us serve you better!Have you recently changed your email address or phone number? It’s important that we have your latest information so we can reach you when it matters most, like if:There’s…
The profile of three librarians stand between the cover of a book. The title "The Librarians" Directed by Kim. A Synder sits in the foreground
The Librarians Film Screening
Library Support Groups and Santa Barbara International Film Festival present a screening of The Librarians on Thursday, January 29.
Library News
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