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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…
City Hall and El Paseo
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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REAL ID Deadline Extension
The REAL ID enforcement deadline has been extended by 24 months. Beginning May 7, 2025, all passengers will need a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights. To learn more, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id…
Airport News
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Playground Closed for Replacement
Phase 1 of the Eastside Neighborhood Park Improvement Project is underway, and the existing playground for children ages 2-5 will be closed for replacement. The new playground is expected to open in early January once the…
Parks & Rec News
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Beachfront Shooting
On Friday, December 9, 2022, at approximately 8:45 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a possible shooting in the area of Stearn’s Wharf at Cabrillo Blvd. and State…
State Street Community Design Workshop Dec 9 10 News Item
Reminder! Upcoming State Street Community Design Workshops
Help Design State Street! On Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th, the City will host workshops at 821 State Street (between Canon Perdido and De La Guerra Streets) for members of the community to…
State Street News
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Annual Rose Pruning Event Returns January 14
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host their annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
Donation of Apples to SBPD
Thank you Santa Barbara Farmers and Merchants Trust Company!
Thank you to our neighbors at the Santa Barbara Farmers and Merchants Trust Company for the wonderful winter apples. We look forward to them every year!
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Holiday Office Closures
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office and Airport Badging Office will have reduced hours of availability during the holiday season.  The Airport Administration Office will be closed from Thursday, December 22, 2022 through…
Airport News
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Land Development 2022 End of Year Closure Second Reminder
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 3,…
Rendering of an example landscaped peninsula on 200 block of North Alisos Street
Construction Update for December of 2022
Construction of a bike-friendly route along Alisos Street (between De La Guerra and Cacique Streets) and on Cota Street (between Milpas and Alisos Streets) for the Eastside Community Paseos Project has been delayed. The water main…
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