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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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Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens While Improvement Project Continues
Eastside Neighborhood Park has reopened following a series of park improvements, including the installation of two new playgrounds, adult fitness equipment, and accessible concrete paths. Additional improvements, including turf renovations…
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SBPL Teen Interns Learn about Entrepreneurship with Local Screen-printing Business Mind Garden
Santa Barbara Public Library’s grant-funded teen intern program provides local teens the opportunity to develop job skills as well as explore future careers in either library services or entrepreneurship. Interns had the chance to support…
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Phone Scammers Impersonating SBPD Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department has recently become aware of a concerning trend involving scams that exploit the trust and authority associated with law enforcement. Scammers are using the names of actual officers to deceive community…
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Man Arrested for Pointing Replica Firearm at Officers
On November 14, 2023, around 5:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers were investigating a possible burglary that occurred to an apartment in the 300 block of West Mission Street. During the investigation, officers contacted a witness in…
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SBPL Invites You to Our Local Author Book Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library will be hosting local authors, particularly independent authors, to participate in this year’s Local Author Book Fair, taking place in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Central Library on…
Library News
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens with New Amenities as Improvement Project Continues
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Eastside Neighborhood Park after the completion of several park improvements.  The multi-phase project aims to expand recreational opportunities…
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New Look to Our Online Permit Portal!
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City upgraded Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal makes it easier to submit a new building permit,…
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Therapy Dogs Visit SBA for Holiday Season
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to announce a new customer experience program for the holidays in partnership with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. Throughout November and December, passengers will be able to interact with trained therapy…
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Sustainable Holidays Open House
The City Sustainability & Resilience Department is spreading holiday cheer and brining the community together with a "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Friday, December 1. Enjoy free hot cocoa, holiday treats, DIY crafts, and make…
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