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SBA is required to run a full scale disaster drill every three years. We are looking for volunteers to join us in the exercise on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 7:30am-11:30am. Play the part of passenger or bystander and experience an…

When the City unveiled it's new website, a major goal driving the project was providing enhanced capabilities for Spanish translation. In addition to City News in Brief, we consistently send out media releases, meeting announcements and…

If a community member is having a housing crisis, they can contact Rental Housing Mediation Program staff or visit the RHMP website for information and resources. Social Service Agency 2-1-1 can also be called…

City staff took part in a time-honored Fiesta tradition last week to kick-off Old Spanish Days.

Paving work will begin on eight blocks of Micheltorena Street, from Highway 101 to Garden Street, next week. Work is expected to wrap up Friday, August 19. Pavement striping of the newly paved street will follow approximately four weeks…

The Police Department has installed new, unique sounding sirens on their vehicles to notify the community of the need to evacuate because of possible danger. The tone sounds similar to police sirens you may hear…

With a new Fiesta Historical Parade route on Cabrillo Boulevard, taking place on Friday, August 5, the City has joined forces with Old Spanish Days and Downtown Santa Barbara to provide free shuttles to help attendees access the parade…

Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Project began this week. Officials anticipate wrapping up the project in December. The Weir gate will be replaced with an improved design, along with…

In the City, property owners are responsible for maintaining the sewer lateral from their property to the public sewer main. Proper maintenance can prevent costly damage to private property and the environment. The City’s…