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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
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How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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City Hall Open House Rescheduled
For crying out cloud! We’re keeping a close eye on the forecast and there’s a high likelihood of rain Friday. Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our staff and community, we’re RESCHEDULING the City Hall Open House and…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Artists to Submit a Library Card Design
Calling all artists! What does a library card mean to you? Enter the 2023 Library Card Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured in a limited edition SBPL library card.Submissions may be made electronically or in person at…
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Plane Pull Raises $55k for Alpha Resource Center
The 2nd Annual Plane Pull was a success! Thanks to Alaska Airlines, all the sponsors and participants, and everyone who came out to support Alpha Resource Center.
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Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Event
We had an awesome time today at the Santa Barbara Airport for Alpha Resource Center’s Plane Pull Event! SBPD Honor Guard presented the colors and 10 of SBPD’s finest pulled a 100,000-pound Alaskan Airlines jet 20 feet in just…
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Upcoming ABR Objective Design and Development Standards Meeting
Staff is requesting specific input on the Administrative Draft Objective Design and Development Standards from the Architectural Board of Review. Board member input will be relayed to the City's consultant for consideration in the revised…
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Central Library Will Have Limited Services Due to Construction March 6 - March 13
Santa Barbara Public Library will have limited services at Central Library March 6, 2023 through March 13, 2023 due to construction projects. Asbestos abatement will be conducted as part of the new ADA elevator construction and for the…
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United Airlines plane parked at the SBA terminal
Hiring Event: United Ground Express
United Ground Express is hiring at SBA! Stop by their hiring event on Wednesday, March 8 at SBA’s Visitors Center (45 Hartley Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93117). They’ll be there from 9 AM-3 PM to offer jobs on-the-spot for customer service…
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Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara Museum of Art “Start with Art” on State Street
The Santa Barbara Public Library has partnered with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to host a new free monthly art experience on State Street starting March 17 at 2 p.m. The program is designed for preschoolers and kindergartners. All…
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Photo collage of Vonja Dangerfield (pictured right) and a Signature sign (pictured left)
Tenant Spotlight: Vonja Dangerfield & Signature Flight Support
Welcome to the second installment of SBA’s Tenant Spotlight feature, where we highlight some of the 150 tenants that work and partner with the Santa Barbara Airport. To close out our celebration of aviation pioneers and professionals this…
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