Central Library will open at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27th. 

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The Plane Pull returns to SBA October 24! Register your team today. 

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    Special Recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board
    The City of Santa Barbara is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. If you're an individual interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the City team, you…
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    City Council Recommends Adoption of Short-Term Rental Ordinances
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council unanimously recommended adoption of the long-awaited ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.   The Council included provisions to maintain a two-night minimum…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 6, 2026
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council considered adoption of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs, received the Access Advisory Committee’s annual report on its recent activities and achievements, and…
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TSA Equipment Upgrade at the Airport
Last week TSA began installing new equipment to upgrade TSA passenger screening, closing one of the Airport's three checkpoint lanes. The construction is slated to last until April 22. This important upgrade may impact the length of time…
Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of the Library’s Book to Action program, the Library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands. Do you have a favorite Channel Islands memory? How do our actions on the mainland affect the islands? You can check…
Organic Waste Recycling, Here and Now!
Californians are now required to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a City resident, you live in the County of Santa Barbara’s ReSource Center wasteshed (a service area…
SBPL new OverDrive/Libby platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!
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Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
The Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Book to Action program, the library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands.
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SBA New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Service
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer! United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye flight…
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WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30. An award…
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Weekend Paving Work to Begin on West Carrillo Street
The City will begin road resurfacing work on Saturday, April 9, along Carrillo Street from US-101 to Figueroa Street. The construction is part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.
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