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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…
garden street view of hte 630 garden street building for community development and public works offices
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…
821 State Street view from state street looking at two story building
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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Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
Community Meetings for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City will hold two community engagement meetings to provide an update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project: VIRTUAL MEETING:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Register for the Zoom webinar
Volunteer trail worker clears an overgrown section of Jesusita trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Set For National Trails Day
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to refresh Hot Springs Trail on Saturday, June 7, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.No special…
Parks & Rec News
Youth play in the wading pool at Oak Park
Seasonal Pools to Reopen for Summer
The City of Santa Barbara will open two seasonal pools for the summer.
Parks & Rec News
Three State Street Loop golf carts parked along Cabrillo Blvd.
State Street Loop Shuttle Launches May 29
The City, in collaboration with Friends of State Street and Sweep Inc., is excited to announce the launch of the State Street Loop, a six-month pilot program designed to provide fun, free, and accessible transportation along State Street.…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a 5-year Consolidated Plan and an…
Young dancers along Cabrillo Boulevard during the Children's Fiesta Parade
Applications Now Open for the 93rd Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the annual Children’s Fiesta Parade, a cherished family-friendly event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebration. The parade, now in its…
Parks & Rec News
A colorful sandwich sits on a lunch table, with the text "Lunch at the Library" located on the bread and "Nom. Yum. Fun!" below.
Lunch at the Library
Free Food and Fun All Summer Long!June 16 through August 15 - Monday through Friday - Noon to 1 p.m.
Library News
MTD's Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle stopped along the sidewalk.
MTD Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service Returns for Summer
Santa Barbara MTD will bring back its all-electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle for summer 2025, offering convenient, zero-emission access to popular destinations like the harbor, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Downtown shops and restaurants. The…
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Paving Notice - Mountain Avenue
 
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