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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
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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Annual SB Reads Program Returns
The Library 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. Harjo’s book of poems explores Indigenous pasts,…
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Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Construction Update
Traffic control and temporary delays along Modoc Road and Las Positas Road should be expected while the concrete medians are constructed. The public is reminded that the speed limit is reduced to 35-mph, and the temporary striping has been…
CDBG Funds Application Workshop Scheduled
Starting November 22, the City will accept proposals from eligible applicants for fiscal year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Interested applicants must attend a mandatory application workshop…
Temporary Weekend Road Closure on Carrillo Street November 13-14
Aumentos de tarifas de Southern California Edison impactan a todos los clients
Para garantizar que nuestros clientes obtengan la mejor información sobre su servicio de electricidad, Santa Barbara Clean Energy comparte un anuncio reciente realizado por Southern California Edison (Edison) que indica que ha aumentado…
Updated Election Results Available
Updated results from the November 2 election are available on the County's website. Results will be certified approximately 30 days after the election.
Shooting Downtown
On November 4, 2021, around 2:00am, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to the 1st block of East Cota Street for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Officers responded with lights and sirens to the area and located a…
Body Found on Beach Near Lower Shoreline Park
On November 4, 2021, around 11:00am, Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report of a possible body washed ashore below the cliffs near lower Shoreline Park. A citizen had contacted a city groundskeeper, who…
Confrontation Results in Shooting & Stabbing on the Eastside
On October 30, 2021, around 10:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report from Cottage Hospital staff regarding two injured subjects that were brought into the emergency room within minutes of each…
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