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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. 
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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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Desal Link Pipeline Project Breaks Ground
The Desal Link project will connect key community water sources by installing an underground pipeline between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and water mains connected to the Cater Water Treatment Plant. Construction will begin on…
Fatal Collision on West Carrillo Street – Driver Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter
On November 14, 2021, around 8:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received numerous reports of a serious traffic collision that had just occurred in the area of West Carrillo Street and Miramonte Drive…
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Wastewater Collection System Cleaning
To ensure the Wastewater Collection System is operating properly, a variety of maintenance contractors will begin mobilizing and conducting cleaning services on the City Sewer mains over the next three months - from November to January.…
Land Development Process Improvement Efforts
On Tuesday, November 16, the City Council will receive an update on recent changes to the City’s land development process and staff’s continued work with the Land Development Team Oversight Subcommittee and our land development customers…
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Breaks Ground
The Desal Link project will connect key community water sources by installing an underground pipeline between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and water mains connected to the Cater Water Treatment Plant. Construction will begin on…
Kids' World Playground Closed 11/16-11/30
Kids' World playground will be closed for maintenance 11/16-11/30. Kids’ World playground at Alameda Park will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 30, 2021. The playground will reopen on Wednesday,…
Santa Barbara Public Library New Service Hours for Fiscal Year 2022
Santa Barbara Public Library is adjusting service hours in response to updated public health guidelines.  All SBPL locations will be closed for the Independence Holiday weekend July 3-July 5, 2021. Book returns will be closed at…
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SBPL Selects Santa Barbara Reads Title: An American Sunrise by United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
SBPL invites the community to read and celebrate Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise this fall as a part of this year’s annual SB Reads program — NEA Big Read: Santa Barbara Reads.
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SBPD Officer Sustains Serious Injury while Making Arrest
On November 10, 2021, around 1:30am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report of a large fight involving multiple subjects in the 200 block of West Carrillo Street. It was reported one of the subjects was…
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