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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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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…
Bike Share Pilot Program - More Stations Coming Soon
Since launch, BCycle bike share users have ridden over 350,000 miles and taken over 90,000 trips, and the BCycle system continues to grow!  Despite COVID-related chip shortages, 65 new docks will be installed in the coming weeks to…
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Construction Notice - Water Main Replacement on Olive Street
From March to August 2022, the Desal Link project will be progressing down Olive Street to install the new desalination pipeline, replace old water mains, and re-pave the street. During water main replacement, properties will be connected…
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Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
Beginning in April, 2.6 miles of City sewer pipe will be rehabilitated. Pipes were selected based on material or age, as some date back to the 1920s. Contractors will clean and video-inspect the pipes from street manholes and then use both…
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Eastside Community Paseos Construction Update
The construction of the Eastside Community Paseos Project will begin in summer of 2022. Signage will be posted throughout the project area at least a week in advance to notify community members of the upcoming activity. For questions…
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Westside Community Paseos Construction Update
The construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project is anticipated to begin in summer of 2022. Signage will be posted throughout the project area at least a week in advance to notify community members of the upcoming activity.…
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Street Maintenance Job Openings
The City of Santa Barbara is looking for ambitious Streets Maintenance Workers to thrive while delivering quality service through efficient and fiscally responsible practicies on the Streets Operations Team. Apply here: https://www.…
*UPDATE* SBPD Requests the Assistance in Identifying Taser Suspect of Elderly Assault
**SUSPECT ARRESTED ON 4/21/2022**On April 18, 2022, around 7:30 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report from a 72-year-old female victim stating she had just been attacked and tasered by an unknown…
Construction Notice – Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be repairing the road on Mountain Drive.  The repair process began in early March and is anticipated to be completed mid-April.  Throughout the duration of the project,…
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