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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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Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Please join us online Wednesday, May 27, and in-person on Thursday, May 28, to learn more about the latest design updates and next steps to implement the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements…
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Webinar: Single Family Streamlining Zoning Code Amendments
Join City staff for a webinar to learn how the upcoming zoning updates could streamline and simplify permits for your home improvement projects. The City of Santa Barbara Planning Division invites you to join an informational webinar…
Pat Saley Portrait
Pat Saley, Montecito Library Superhero!
We get by with a lot of help from the Friends of Montecito Library, and Pat Saley has been one of the superheroes at the center of it. Learn more about the lasting impact that Pat has made on the community as she passes the torch.
Library News
City of SB - East Beach Erosion on the waterfront
Last Chance! Waterfront Adaptation Survey Closes 5/18
There’s still time to weigh in, but the deadline is coming up fast. Community members are encouraged to complete the Waterfront Adaptation Survey by Monday, May 18 and help shape the long-term future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront.
Sustainability News
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National Trails Day Volunteer Event Aims to Spruce Up Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day on Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. As part of National Trails Day, this event highlights a nationwide effort to…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
There are a variety of products on the market that are advertised as a better cleaning experience when compared to traditional toilet paper. While wipes are marketed in a variety of ways, such as "septic-safe," "breaks down like toilet…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | East Ortega Street & North Salsipuedes Street
Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. 
Sustainability News
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NAC Discussion: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will meet on Monday, May 11, beginning at 5:00 pm, at the Central Library Faulkner Gallery, with Spanish‑language interpretation provided. The agenda includes the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. Sign…
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
You’re Invited! Vic Trace Project Update at SB Mesa Association Meeting on May 14, 2026
Please mark your calendar to join the City at the upcoming Santa Barbara Mesa Neighborhood Association’s Spring Village Hall meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church (1435 Cliff Drive).
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