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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Call to Artists
Call for Artists for Speculative-Inspired Art Show in Faulkner Gallery for SB Reads 2022
SBPL invites local artists to submit works for October 2022 Art Show, Through Many Windows: A World Reimagined in conjunction with SB Reads programming. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Announces Santa Barbara Reads 2022 Title: The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
Santa Barbara Public Library is pleased to announce the selection of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning speculative novel The Fifth Season as the featured title for Santa Barbara Reads 2022. 
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Housing Element Update - Public meeting
Upcoming Draft Housing Element Council Hearing
On July 5, 2020, the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review.  Written comments on the draft Housing Element will be accepted until August 3, 2022 at HEU@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 
Get Paid to Save Energy
Get Paid to Save Energy
Santa Barbara Clean Energy has partnered with OhmConnect to help you save energy automatically and get paid for it. City residents can also get a $0.99 smart thermostat or two smart plugs when you sign up. Take advantage…
Pavement Maintenance Project
Construction Notice: Pavement Maintenance Project
Paving work will begin on multiple City streets next week. Castillo Street, Mission Street, Chapala Street, Micheltorena Street, Arrellaga Street, and the Fairview Overpass will receive full-width pavement grind and asphalt pavement…
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Police Department Names Interim Police Chief
Commander Marylinda Arroyo will be serving as the Interim Police Chief for the City of Santa Barbara. A permanent Police Chief is expected to be announced within the next few weeks. Commander Arroyo was the first female to be promoted…
Sister Cityhood with Puerta Vallarta
City Celebrates 50 years of Sister Cityhood with Puerto Vallarta
In a recent ceremony, the City celebrated 50 years of Sister Cityhood with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and re-affirmed the arrangement in Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Randy Rowse was joined by representatives from Puerto Vallarta,…
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1920's Small House Movement Presentation at Historic Landmarks Commission
On August 3rd 2022, at 1:40 p.m., Valerie Smith, a recent graduate of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University will present her graduate thesis to the Historic Landmarks Commission, on the…
Summer Reading Kickoff at the park
Summer Reading 2022 Kick Off
SBPL kicked off Summer Reading 2022: Stories Unfold on Saturday, June 11, at Kids World Alameda Park. The event celebrated the beginning of summer with performances and hula lessons from a real-life circus performer, complimentary Kona Ice…
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