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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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9/11 20th Year Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony – “We Will Not Forget”
The Santa Barbara Police Department invite members of the community to attend this special ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 9:00am.
Get Landscape Design Ideas with the Water Wise Gardening Website
Looking for the perfect plant? Replacing that old, thirsty lawn? Explore our online resource for water wise gardening: use the guided plant search, tour local garden galleries and much more! Search by garden style or by features -- from…
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Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Begins
On September 13, work will begin on a safety improvement project along Carrillo Street, from Chapala Street to Miramonte Drive. The project work includes installing roadway lighting, reconstructing a traffic signal, installing a new…
Students Gain Experience with the City's Job Apprenticeship Program
Each summer, a group of young people train on the job at various City departments, learning about career options as they develop important job skills. This summer's class of 16 apprentices had successful outcomes. The Job…
Apply for the City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Program
The City of Santa Barbara’s Community Arts,  Organizational Development, and Community Events and Festivals grant programs support local nonprofit organizations to create access to cultural arts programming, enhance organizational…
Moment of Silence at the Airport on September 11
TSA will host a Moment of Silence at Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday, September 11 at 8:46 a.m. at the security checkpoint located on the second floor of the Terminal. 
Ayuda para correr el maratón largo de COVID-19
A principios de este año, todos sentíamos que la pandemia estaba llegando a su fin y que por fin habíamos llegado a la meta final de este largo maratón.  Entonces, cuando creíamos que las cosas mejoraban, llegó la variante Delta; y…
Discurso del Estado de la Ciudad
El discurso sobre el Estado de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara se estrenará el miércoles 8 de septiembre a las 7:00 p.m. en el canal de YouTube de la Ciudad y a las 8:00 p.m. en Espanol. Si se lo pierde, no se preocupe, puede ver la repetición…
Comisión Independiente De Redistritación
En marzo de 2021, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad nombró a la Comisión Independiente de Redistritación (IRC) para preparar mapas de distritos electorales utilizando los datos de la Oficina del Censo de 2020, como lo requiere la Sección…
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