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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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Small Diameter CCTV Sewer Main Inspection Project Starts Monday, April 7
The City of Santa Barbara owns and maintains 257 miles of sewer mains which deliver wastewater to the El Estero Water Resource Center. To continue delivering quality service, the City will conduct CCTV (closed-circuit television)…
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Corrected Zoom Link for Q&A Session
If you are having trouble joining the Creek Buffers Ordinance Q&A Session, please use the link below. You are invited to a Zoom webinar!When: Mar 21, 2025 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Topic:  Creek Buffer Ordinance Q…
Sustainability News
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Additional Creek Buffer Ordinance Q&A Session Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2
UPDATE: At the request of community members, we have added an additional question-and-answer webinar on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance, scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00 p…
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City Council Denied The Appeal And Upheld The Parks & Recreation Commission's Motion To Approve The Removal Of 13 Trees For The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety And Sidewalk Widening Project
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the City Council heard and denied a resident’s appeal of the Parks & Recreation Commission’s motion to remove 13 street trees associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety…
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Paving on La Coronilla Drive
Paving ScheduleMonday, March 24th (red)1700-1800 blocks of La Coronilla DriveThe City of S
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Pancakes and Car Seats with First Responders Event
Join us on Saturday, March 29th from 9:00-11:30 at the Westside Community Center (423 W. Victoria St.) for Pancakes and Car Seats with First Responders!Stop by for a free car seat inspection by certified car seat…
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Creek Buffer Ordinance Q&A Session Scheduled for Friday, March 21
The initial public comment period on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance began January 15, 2025 and ends March 24, 2025. For any stakeholders with remaining questions on the current Draft Ordinance, the City of Santa Barbara is hosting a…
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Children’s Resource Fair Connecting Families with Resources for Childcare, Education, and Parenting Support
The Santa Barbara Public Library, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Education Office and Santa Barbara Childcare Planning Council, invites community members to the Children’s Resource Fair. This event offers information on…
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Now Hiring for Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
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