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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
EQ25 A City Transformed. Commemorate, Educate, Prepare.
The Great Quake Centennial
The 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake offers a moment to honor the lives lost, reflect on the city’s resilience, and learn how to better prepare for future disasters. The Great Quake & Day of Remembrance on June 28…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, October 12!
Join the City's Clean Community Division and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform the neighborhood. 🌎Date: Saturday,…
Sustainability News
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Airport Police Officers Presented with Life-Saving Awards
On Thursday, September 26, two of Santa Barbara Airport's Police Officers were presented with special Life-Saving Awards recognizing their exceptional actions while on duty.Officer Nick Conforti was recognized for his quick response to a…
Airport News
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. A proclamation was presented at the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting and accepted by…
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City Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City presented a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was accepted by the Santa Barbara Police Association and Police Chief Kelly Gordon during the City Council meeting on October 1, 2024. 
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UPDATE - Barricaded Subject – 500 North Salsipuedes Street
UPDATE: 9/30/24 at 1:00 p.m. The situation in the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street has been resolved, and the male suspect has been taken into custody without further incident. Several emergency vehicles will…
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Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness
At the September 24, 2024, City Council meeting, staff provided an Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness.
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Annual Library Card Design Contest
UPDATE: The submission deadline for the annual library card design contest has passed. Thank you to all who participated.
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Santa Barbara Hosts 2024 Community Baby Shower New Parent Resource Fair
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites parents and caregivers to the annual Community Baby Shower sponsored by Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County. The Community Baby Shower will take place on State Street, between…
Library News
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One Stop Destinations on Delta
Santa Barbara Airport makes it easy to get where you need to go with 23 daily nonstops to 12 destinations. With the return of Delta Air Lines this summer, you can now get to Salt Lake City and Atlanta nonstop from SBA. From there, it's…
Airport News
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