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NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Carpinteria Library is Becoming an Independent Library
Carpinteria is in the process of becoming an independent Library jurisdiction. This decision was made last year by the Carpinteria City Council.Existing Carpinteria account holders have the option to remain a member of SBPL by contacting…
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Santa Barbara Police Department Encourages Participation in CFC Community Survey
The City of Santa Barbara Community Formation Commission (CFC) has developed a draft framework to create a civilian oversight system for the Santa Barbara Police Department and created a survey to collect feedback to be incorporated into…
Water Commission Meeting Discussion
It's been a below average rainfall winter. On March 17th, the Water Commission will receive a water supply update
Thousand Steps Repair Project starts March 28
The Thousand Steps repair project will start later this month! Beginning Monday, March 28, the beach stairway will be fenced and closed to public access. The project will take approximately two months to complete.
Thousand Steps Repair Project Starts March 28
Built almost 100 years ago, the Thousand Steps beach stairway is in need of significant repair! The Parks and Recreation Department will make major renovations to the steps, including demolishing and rebuilding the lower 14 steps. Crews…
Suspicious Death Investigation on State Street
On March 14, 2022, around 7:20 am, the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communication Center received a report about an unresponsive female lying in the parking lot of a business located in the 1st block of State Street.*…
Police Department Issues Body Worn Cameras to Officers
In July of 2021, the Police Department began testing body worn cameras for sworn personnel and in December, SBPD started outfitting its patrol officers with these cameras. Over the course of nearly two months, all field operation patrol…
The Library Launches Circulating Museum and Botanic Garden Passes
The Library is now offering passes to visit MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden to Library cardholders. Each family pass checks out for one week with your Santa Barbara Public Library card…
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It's National Fix a Leak Week!
Leaks can run, but they can't hide. Household water leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Hidden water leaks can start small and add up quickly, often causing high water bills and costly repairs. Learn how to…
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