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A Midwinter Night's Dream performed by the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, an Organizational Development grantee
2026 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…
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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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Submit Proposals for Human Services and Community Development Block Grant Funds
From November 22 until December 22, 2021, the City of Santa Barbara will accept proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 
Parade of Lights Sails Again
Come enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s signature holiday events – The 35th Annual Parade of Lights kicks off December 12 at noon. Families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor, with 10 tons of snow and an…
This Holiday Season, Don't Clog with FOG
Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in underground pipes and creates serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect your home and community by disposing of FOG properly.
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New Water Mains for La Marina Drive
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on La Marina Drive, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction will begin on November 29 and is expected to…
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Temporary Road Closures Planned on Las Positas Road
The City will be repaving Las Positas Road from Cliff Drive to Highway 101 for about two weeks starting Thursday, December 2. On Saturday December 4, northbound Las Positas will be fully closed from Cliff Drive to Veronica Springs…
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COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE - Cliff Drive Utility Undergrounding
You are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the benefits, project boundary, and process for City Council to select Cliff Drive to extend the utility underground district.
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #2
The second Work Group meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 via GoToWebinar. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
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La Playa Stadium Track and Stairs to Open for Public Use Starting This Weekend
After pandemic-related closures and limited access, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and the City of Santa Barbara are pleased to welcome the public back at La Playa Stadium for the holiday season.
Esfuerzos para reducir las filas de espera de Chick-fil-A en Upper State Street
Las filas de espera desde el acceso de Chick fil-A hasta State Street, (3707 State Street), continúan creando una congestión de tráfico grave, así como condiciones peligrosas para los peatones. El personal de la ciudad ha hablado con Chick…
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