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How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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5 Things to Know Before Buying an EV
Buying a car is a big financial decision that takes a lot of consideration. Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is also a big (and exciting) decision for your life and for the climate. As you look for the perfect EV for your…
Sustainability News
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National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26. During this week, the Santa Barbara Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save…
Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee Community Workshop Presentation to the Community
Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee Gathers Community Input
On October 14, 2024, the Santa Barbara City Council Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee (HCC) held a community workshop to gather input from residents on addressing the local affordable housing crisis. The valuable feedback gathered at this…
Construction crew at work building a retaining wall along State Route 192 near Parma Park.
State Route 192 to Reopen Wednesday, October 23 Following Storm Damage Repair
On Behalf of Caltrans District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz CountiesSANTA BARBARA COUNTY – A full closure on a small section of SR 192 between Orizaba…
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Upcoming Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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Paving Notice - Yankee Farm Neighborhood
During the week of October 14th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Yankee Farm neighborhood.During the duration of this project, you may experience temporary delays and parking restrictions…
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SBA Employee Recognition
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to acknowledge three recent awards recognizing staff for their dedication and commitment to SBA.
Airport News
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Webinar Recording for Recent Community Meeting
The City recently held an online and in-person community meeting for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project). These meetings provided a Project update and requested…
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Loma Alta Drive Hillside Recovery and Mitigation Measures Complete
The Loma Fire broke out on the night of May 20, 2021, above Loma Alta Drive. The fire burned approximately nine acres, damaging multiple residences, before it was contained by fire personnel.  
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