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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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Santa Barbara Police Department Issues Body Worn Cameras to Officers
In July of 2021, the Santa Barbara Police Department began testing body worn cameras for sworn personnel. In December 2021, SBPD started outfitting its patrol officers with these cameras. Over the course of nearly two months, all field…
First Responders Investigate Explosion at Local Restaurant
On March 8, 2022, around 7:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communication Center received a report from a Harbor Patrol Officer about an unknown type of explosive device that was ignited inside local restaurant located…
Santa Barbara Police Department 2021 Year in Summary
The Santa Barbara Police Department’s 2021 Annual Summary is designed to provide a snapshot of activity by Santa Barbara Police officers and professional staff. 
Street tree removals on Westside and Eastside coming up
You might notice City street trees being removed in the Westside and Eastside neighborhoods over the next few days. This is happening as part of the Community Paseos Projects, which aim to make it easy for everyone to get across town…
Rainwater Harvesting Lunch & Learn Webinar
Rainwater Harvesting Lunch & Learn Webinar on March 14th.
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Mulch Madness -- Mulch Delivery Rebate
Mulch applied to your garden reduces the need for watering, keeps weeds down, and improves soil health. The City will reimburse customers up to $45 per mulch delivery for a maximum of $90 (two dump truck loads) per year of the County's…
Volunteer Planting at Arroyo Burro Open Space
Folks came together last week to celebrate the completion of the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path and Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project. Community members are now invited to join the City's Creeks…
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Construction Notice: Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure along West Haley Street from Castillo Street to De Le Vina Street this week. Expect to also see construction on Castillo Street from West Cota Street to West Haley Street. Work is…
The Library Offers Interactive Van Gogh Experiences
The Library is celebrating Vincent Van Gogh’s contributions to the Art World during the month of March. These interactive experiences are inspired by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art exhibition, Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His…
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