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Major Storm Forecasted: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the current Major Storm Forecast for Santa Barbara County, including Free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Rendering as it is Viewed from State and Ortega
Explore the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The City of Santa Barbara and Alliance Bernstein invite community members to attend two public open houses to learn more about the proposed Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment. Attendees can drop in, explore project details, ask questions, and…
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City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Application Opens July 1
As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications are being…
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Plane Pull Returns to SBA October 25
The fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This annual fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their…
Airport News
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Public Meeting for Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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Public Meeting for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
The 51st annual Summer Solstice, themed Wild World, is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 20 to 22 and offers an…
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Street Sweeping Canceled June 19
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Thursday, June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no make-up day or changes to the schedule.Regularly scheduled sweeping and…
Sustainability News
SBA termina with “Fly with Pride, Land with Love” banner.
SBA Launches Partnership with Pacific Pride Foundation
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF). This partnership will support mutual community engagement through promoting Pride Month, PPF’s annual Pacific Pride…
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