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    Catch Up on the County’s Virtual El Niño Briefing
    Santa Barbara County recently hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated El Niño conditions and preparedness efforts underway for the upcoming winter season. The briefing brought together local agencies and emergency…
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    Council Meeting Key Item Recap - September 29, 2026
    On September 29, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council considered several items, including a flood resilience study for the Laguna Creek watershed, the renaming of a portion of Calle César Chávez, and the Residential Rent Stabilization and…
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    Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments at Ordinance Committee
    The inclusionary housing ordinance amendments will be presented to the Ordinance Committee on October 6, 2026. The hearing begins at 12:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street. The Planning Commission recommended the…
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Upcoming Storm Preparedness Events
Make a Plan.Build an emergency kit.Sign up for ReadySBC alerts, visit readysbc.org.As we head into a potentially active winter, both the City and County are sharing important updates to help our community prepare.
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Residential Rent Stabilization and Registry Ordinance
On Tuesday, September 22, the City Council will introduce an ordinance establishing the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs. The Council will consider a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 budget to…
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Council Meeting Key Item Recap - September 15, 2026
At its September 15, 2026, meeting, the City Council discussed statewide ballot measures appearing on the General Election Ballot and considered next steps for the City’s Automated License Plate Reader Policy and technology.
Household hazardous waste items, including motor oil, gasoline, paint, cleaning products, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and automotive filters.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, November 14
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2026 Goleta Lemon Festival Presented by SBA
The Goleta Lemon Festival returns Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 at Girsh Park, and Santa Barbara Airport is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor! Activities throughout the weekend include live entertainment, craft…
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Tree Watering Dripline demonstration
Tree Watering
Trees offer several environmental and community benefits; below are some recommendations to help them thrive in hot weather:
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National Voter Registration Day is Today
Voters are encouraged to verify their voter registration status and register to vote.
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Santa Barbara County First Responders Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Local first responders, community members and elected officials gathered Friday morning at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday at Cacique & Alisos
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 the neighborhood. Date: Saturday, September 19…
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