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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. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
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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Frontier's Fiber to Home Project Starts
Frontier Communications has started a construction project to bring its Frontier FiberOptic service to many parts of Santa Barbara.  The majority of work is being performed on existing overhead poles/lines and in existing underground…
City's Land Development Team Seeks Feedback
The City's Land Development Team is seeking input following changes to the development review process. We are launching a Land Development Customer Experience Survey to get feedback on this past year's changes and to request…
Investigation Leads Detectives to Suspect Possessing Child Pornography
Several months ago, the Santa Barbara Police Department Investigative Division received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding a subject believed to be living in the City of Santa Barbara…
La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara Celebra la Cultura de los Inmigrantes Latino americanos
La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a la comunidad a una serie de eventos de un mes que celebran la cultura de los inmigrantes latinoamericanos de Santa Bárbara.
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Suspicious Package – De La Guerra Plaza Area
On September 16th, 2021, around 9:30 AM, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report of a suspicious package located near the Santa Barbara City Attorney’s Office. At 12:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police…
SBPL Celebrates the Culture of Santa Barbara Latin American Immigrants
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to a month-long series of events celebrating the culture of Santa Barbara Latin American immigrants.
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Help Improve the City Website
The City is going through a website replacement project. To help us place information on our website in a way that is easier to find, we would like volunteers to test finding items in a new navigation.
Participate in the Independent Redistricting Commission Bilingual Community Hearing
Attend the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) community hearing on September 20 to learn about the redistricting process and timeline, and to discuss the October release of the preliminary draft maps. This will be the first of…
Author Thanks Local Law Enforcement Officers – Importance of Mental Health
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, author Sonja Wasden came to the Santa Barbara Police Department to express her gratitude to law enforcement officers for the positive role they have played in her life. She acknowledges the stressors and…
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