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The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past several years. Please visit the Project website to view the plans…

National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…

The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (Project) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the plans and renderings, prior community…

Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…

SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.

The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural…

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) experienced another record-breaking year in 2025, with more passengers traveling through the airport than ever before. A total of 1,481,605 commercial passengers used SBA in 2025, representing a 4.4% increase…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.