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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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WaterSmart – Get Water Leak Alerts and Protect Your Home
Surprises can be fun, but not when it comes to water leaks and property damage. WaterSmart is the City's customer portal that gives you 24/7 access to online tools to manage water use and pay bills.WaterSmart allows you to:
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Neighborhood Cleanup | W. Micheltorena & San Andres Street
Join us for our first neighborhood cleanup of 2026! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. to…
Sustainability News
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You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Meet and Greet!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Team is hosting a neighborhood Meet and Greet to discuss the upcoming Project with neighbors. Stop by to ask questions and learn more about this important water supply…
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Laguna Street Construction: Sidewalk Access Ramps and Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Lash Construction is currently working on sidewalk access ramps and concrete sidewalk improvements on Laguna Street, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025C Pavement Maintenance (Concrete Improvements) Project.  Concrete improvements are…
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Upcoming Construction Along Anacapa Street at Anapamu and Figueroa Streets Starting January 19
Starting Monday, January 19, Lash Construction, Inc. will begin reconstruction of two intersections along Anacapa Street:•    Anacapa Street at Anapamu Street•    Anacapa Street at Figueroa…
Alma Chaidez, Library Technician, 25 Years of Service
Alma Chaidez, 25 Years of Service
For the past twenty-five years, Alma Chaidez has been a calm, steady, and valued presence at the Santa Barbara Public Library, showing up each day with quiet generosity and dedication that is genuinely appreciated by her coworkers.
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Climate Adaptation Plan Draft Presentations
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the potential impacts of increased flooding due to future projected sea level rise and increased rainfall with climate change. This initiative…
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Reimagining Franceschi House to Return to Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will present a preliminary design for Reimagining Franceschi House to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, for review.…
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Proposed Tree Removal Updates Scheduled for February 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. The Project team incorporated Committee and public…
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