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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
Bubble event at De La Guerra Street and State Street
Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Safe Routes to School: Safety & Tips!
Our schools are back in session; let's make sure our journeys to and from school are safe and fun! Whether you're biking, e-biking, skateboarding, scootering, or walking, here are a few tips to keep in mind:1.    Wear a…
Clay cup on wood table. The cup is labeled “Dune Coffee Roasters – City of Santa Barbara.”
Last Chance to Sip Sustainably This Summer and Save
There’s still time to participate in the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Dune Coffee Roasters' "Choose to Reuse" program, but only until the end of August.
Sustainability News
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Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Warnings, and a Red Flag Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Warnings, and a Red Flag Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County beginning Thursday, August 21 and through the weekend.  Detailed weather…
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Give Used Textiles a Second Life
Instead of throwing away clothing, shoes, and other textiles, help keep them out of the landfill. The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries remind you that clean, lightly used textiles can be dropped off for…
Sustainability News
Lot 7 viewed from Library Avenue.
Library Garage Closure August 19-21
The Library Garage (Lot 7) will be closed from August 19 through August 21 for essential maintenance work. Visitors are encouraged to use the Granada Garage (Lot 6) or nearby timed street parking. Downtown guests can still enjoy shopping,…
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Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Join a special book club discussion of Ray Bradbury’s, Fahrenheit 451, and a banned books bookmark design contest.
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Neighborhood Cleanup | San Andres and Micheltorena Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025Time:…
Sustainability News
Santa Barbara City Hall, De la Guerra Plaza entrance
Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 30 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
Paving
Paving Notice - Fellowship Road & Surrounding Streets
From Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Fellowship Road neighborhood. Please see the map.…
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