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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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SBA Employee Spotlight: Jake Haran
Santa Barbara Airport Employee Spotlight: Jake Haran, Project Engineer How many years have you been with SBA? I have been working at SBA for 2 years! Any certifications or specialty knowledge bases? CA registered Engineer in Training (…
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Officers Respond to Subject Reportedly Brandishing Firearm
On July 20, 2021, at 7:20am, multiple Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to the 200 block of South Voluntario Street for a report of a subject brandishing a firearm at family members.
Public Meeting: Project & Playground Update at Dwight Murphy Field
Find out everything there is to know about the Dwight Murphy Field Improvement Project, including updates on Gwendolyn's Playground, an inclusive plaground for all abilities.
Community Members Help Santa Barbara Police Apprehend Reckless Driver
On July 14, 2021, around 0930am, a Santa Barbara Police Officer was on patrol in the area of Cabrillo Blvd. and Stearns Wharf when he was flagged-down by a community member regarding a subject trying to instigate numerous physical…
Learn About Your Water Quality
City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
Outdoor Fitness at Dwight Murphy Field
Join the City at Dwight Murphy Park on July 22 at 6 p.m. to review options and hear from Parks and Recreation staff about what's coming up for the Dwight Murphy Field improvement project. Your  help is valuable in shaping the…
Santa Barbara Airport Anticipates High Volume of Travelers This Summer
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is alerting travelers who have plans to fly out of Santa Barbara in the coming days and weeks, to allow plenty of time for security screening and arrive at the security checkpoint prepared.…
Go Plastic Free This July
Plastic Free July is an initiative that started in Western Australia in 2011 and has grown to millions of participants across more than 140 countries worldwide. Simple behavior changes can greatly reduce the amount of single-use…
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SBA Ranked 16th Nationwide for Travel Recovery
PRESS RELEASE July 9, 2021 TSA advises travelers departing Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to arrive early and prepared Local air travel recovery rate at SBA ranks in Top 20 nationwide
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