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The Plane Pull returns to SBA October 24! Register your team today. 

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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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2025 Community Academy
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the return of our Community Academy, a free, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members an inside look at how SBPD operates. This two-day…
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Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 100 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to restore Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail on Saturday, April 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Paving on E. Cabrillo Blvd
Paving ScheduleMonday, April 7th (red)00 block of Los Patos Way
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US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures/Castillo Street Traffic Control In Santa Barbara For Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street off-ramp beginning Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 during the overnight hours between 9 pm and…
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Sidewalk Vendor Enforcement Protects Public Safety
Starting this week, the City of Santa Barbara’s Vendor Enforcement Team, led by the Fire Department and supported by bilingual City staff and law enforcement officers for safety, will be conducting inspections of sidewalk vending…
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Reminder: Creek Buffer Ordinance Q&A Session Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2
REMINDER: The Sustainability & Resilience Department will host a question-and-answer webinar on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.…
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Paving Notice - E. Gutierrez Street 04/01/2025 - 04/02/2025
PAVING SCHEDULETuesday, April 1st (blue): Milling00-100 blocks of E.
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Reminder: Free & Instant Permit for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…
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Register now for the City of Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Clean Community Division invites you to be part of its inaugural Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 a.m.
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