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A Midwinter Night's Dream performed by the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, an Organizational Development grantee
2026 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…
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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
821 State Street view from state street looking at two story building
Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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Community Environmental Council's 2022 Earth Day Celebration
Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of Earth Day, Community Environmental Council’s event on April 23 will celebrate climate leaders throughout the community at the Arlington Theatre. The free, City-sponsored event will feature a Green…
La Cuidad de Santa Bárbara recibió propuestas para el Plan Maestro de State Street
Ocho compañías sometieron propuestas a la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara para el proyecto del Plan Maestro State Street antes de la fecha del cierre de solicitud que fue el 24 de marzo.
Loma Alta Kidnap-Robbery Suspect Arrested
On April 13, 2022, around noon, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report of a possible kidnapping and robbery that occurred in the area of Loma Alta Drive. The victim reported an unknown male had stolen her cellular phone and…
Santa Barbara Airport Terminal
UPDATE: Masks Recommended at SBA
Monday, April 18, 2022 “Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs. TSA will also…
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Upcoming Meeting with Historic Landmarks Commission
On Friday, April 22, from 8:30AM to 11:00AM in the Faulkner Gallery, located in the Public Library at 40 East Anapamu Street, a joint work session will be held between the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Advisory Committee and…
Santa Barbara City Hall, De la Guerra Plaza entrance
Council Update On Efforts To Address Homelessness And Its Related Impacts
On April 12, 2022, Staff provided an update to Council on efforts to address homelessness and it's related impacts in the City of Santa Barbara. The meeting materials are found below:
800 Jimeno UUAD Initial Petition Results
The results of the neighborhood petition are in for the City to initiate a project to underground utilities on the 800 block of Jimeno Road. 
TSA Equipment Upgrade at the Airport
Last week TSA began installing new equipment to upgrade TSA passenger screening, closing one of the Airport's three checkpoint lanes. The construction is slated to last until April 22. This important upgrade may impact the length of time…
WATCH: Backwater Valve Maintenance
Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continue to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…
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