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Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
The final Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study is now available. The Study will be presented and the inclusionary housing requirements will be discussed at public hearings this Spring: 
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Construction Begins on Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening
Construction will officially begin Monday, April 6, on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project, marking a major milestone toward completing the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.
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City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
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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…
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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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Santa Barbara Public Library Honors Juneteenth
This summer, SBPL honored Juneteenth by highlighting our local Black community. Former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Sojourner Kincaide Rolle shared her recently published picture book, Free At Last: A Juneteenth Poem, illustrated…
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Information for TSA Recruiting Event July 21 2022
SBA TSA Recruiting Event
Join the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Recruiting Event to begin the hiring process for the Transportation Security Office (TSO) position at SBA. The event will take place Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm…
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State Street/Waterfront Regional Action Plan Meetings
Join a virtual Regional Action Plan meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm, hosted by the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation, which brings together area stakeholders and City staff to discuss homelessness…
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Real Time Translation and Audio Assistance at City Council Meetings
Now it's easier than ever to get involved with your City Council, with real time English or Spanish translation or audio assistance at Council meetings, with the Listen Everywhere App. It's as easy as scan, connect, open, and listen. Scan…
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Police Chief Bernard Melekian Announces Retirement
After 50 years of distinguished public service, Chief Barney Melekian will step down as the Police Department Interim Chief on Friday, July 15. Chief Melekian was appointed as the Interim Police Chief on March 1, 2021. He helped guide…
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Increased Hours and Services at Eastside Library
The major construction project at Central Library is officially underway. Due to the renovations, the Eastside Library will increase their hours of operation and all Library services.
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Upcoming Draft Housing Element Hearing
On July 5, 2020, the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review.  On July 14, 2022 the Planning Commission will hold a hearing to receive an overview of the draft Housing Element, take public comment, and provide…
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