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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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Job Apprenticeship Program Graduation
Congratulations to this year’s graduates of our Job Apprenticeship Program!Each summer, a group of young people train on the job at various City of Santa Barbara departments, learning about different career options as they develop…
Call for SB Reads Poetry Submissions
The Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter its Santa Barbara Reads 2021 Poetry Contest. Winning poems will be displayed at the SB Reads Kick-Off event in November as part of the Library's Poetry Walk experience.
Sheep at Work in Parma Park
We're happy to announce that the sheep are back at work in Parma Park!
Call for Poetry Submissions: Santa Barbara Reads 2021
The Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter our Santa Barbara Reads 2021 Poetry Contest! Winning poems will be displayed at the SB Reads Kick-Off event in November as part of the LIbrary’s Poetry Walk experience…
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SBA Employee Spotlight: Paul Rodriquez
SBA Employee Spotlight Paul Rodriquez, Senior Maintenance Worker Paul has been a mainstay as part of the facilities team here at SBA. But more than that, he's an incredibly kind and caring coworker. SBA is sad to see Paul retire, but we…
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Se obtiene la aprobación federal de la vacuna COVID-19
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech recibió la aprobación total el 23 de agosto de 2021 por parte de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) para personas mayores de 16 años. 
Record Bikeshare Ridership in July, COVID-19 Delays
July 2021 brought record trips for Santa Barbara's Bike Share Pilot Program, with over 40,000 miles ridden and almost 10,000 total trips taken!  More dock installations are planned for this fall after COVID-19-related semiconductor…
What Does the Governor's Drought Declaration Mean for the City's Water Supplies?
Despite a dry winter and severe drought conditions statewide, the City's water supply outlook is positive as a result of its diverse water supplies. Santa Barbara's water sources include: Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar Reservoir, ocean…
Loma Alta Drive Update
In response to the Loma Alta Fire that occurred May 20, 2021, the City assessed the area for immediate and future concerns for soil displacement and debris flows. While large areas of vegetation were lost in the fire, the underlying soil…
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