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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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SBPL Library Express
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, the Library is introducing a modified service model for use of Library Facilities from Thursday, January 6 through February 14, 2022. The Library will evaluate public health…
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Welcome & Congratulations Officer Conforti
Welcome to the newest member of our airport patrol, officer Nicholas Conforti! Officer Conforti recently completed 830 hours of training at the Allan Hancock Law Enforcement Academy, graduated as class valedictorian and received awards for…
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Video Segment Release – “Upfront with SBPD” Alternative Call Response
The Santa Barbara Police Department has just released another episode of “Upfront with SBPD.” This episode centers around alternative call response and how the Combined Communications Center prioritizes calls for service. *Click below for…
Learn With Coursera and Learning Express
Are you looking for opportunities to develop new skills for work, school, or perhaps just want to fulfill a New Year's resolution? Santa Barbara Public Library now offers access to learning platforms Coursera and LearningExpress. Both…
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Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
In honor of the iconic landmark’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants will hold Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month. There will be anniversary specials with a bit of history and family-friendly activities. The…
December 15 Serious Injury Collision Turns Fatal
On December 15, 2021, around 10:00am, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received numerous reports of a serious injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a BMW SUV at the intersection of East Canon…
Volunteers Needed for 2022 Point in Time Count
The purpose of the Point-in-Time (PIT Count) is to obtain a snapshot census of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County on one night in January. Teams of volunteers will canvas assigned routes throughout the County and will…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
Many household cleaning products are labeled both disposable and flushable. While these products are convenient, they can lead to costly sewer blockages in homes, businesses, and wastewater systems. Unlike toilet paper, these…
Independent Redistricting Commission Bilingual In-Person Community Hearings Kick Off
You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think voting district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. The City is in the process of redistricting—adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance…
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