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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Annual Rose Pruning Event Postponed Due to Upcoming Storm
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has postponed its annual Rose Pruning Day in response to the storm expected this weekend. The event will now take place Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Community Development and Public Works Public Counters Reopen! – Wednesday January 11, 2023
Public counters for the Community Development and Public Works Departments at 630 Garden street have reopened to their regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Applications may also be submitted online at any time.…
SBA Reopening Details
SBA Reopening Details
The Santa Barbara Airport began a phased reopening today (Tuesday 1/10) at 3:20 PM. All commercial airlines have been notified and will be working to restore service to and from SBA as soon as possible. Please check with airlines…
Airport News
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Business News in Brief - First Quarterly Business Newsletter for Winter 2022/23
The Business News in Brief Newsletter went out for the first time in January. This is the City’s inaugural quarterly business newsletter. The City values our business and nonprofit community and wants to ensure your business or…
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Santa Barbara Public Library now has Adventure Packs filled with outdoor gear for check out!
Get the gear you need to explore State Parks, State Beaches, and more by checking out an Adventure Pack at Santa Barbara Public Library!
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Storm Updates January 9-10
Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción al español Updated January 10 at 3:45 p.m. All Evacuation Orders and Shelter in Place CANCELLED at 2 PM for Santa Barbara County.
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(UPDATES SUSPENDED) SBPD Reported Storm Related Issues
No New Issues Reported at this time (1/11/23) Click on the document below to view current storm related issues that have been reported to the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center.  This document was…
SBA Closed Due to Flooding
SBA Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATE: As of January 10 at 3:20 PM, the Airport has begun a phased reopening. Learn more here.  ------ The Santa Barbara Airport is currently CLOSED due to flooding. All commercial flights are cancelled until…
Airport News
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Evacuation Warning Issued January 9-10, 2023 for Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire Burn Areas
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