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    Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
    Now is the time for proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in Human Services and…
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    Inclement Weather Beds Activated at Casa Cacique
    In response to forecasted weather conditions, Casa Cacique has activated its Inclement Weather Bed Program to provide additional shelter options for individuals seeking a safe place to stay.25 inclement weather beds available.Open until…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 27, 2026
    On October 27, the City Council reviewed plans to optimize Information Technology (IT) services, considered updates to the City’s reserve policy, and discussed proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Residential Evictions Ordinance.
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Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat Returns October 27
Join Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for a free Trunk or Treat event. Families are invited to wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for their favorite decorated trunk. Local businesses and organizations…
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20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 21. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, the Festival showcases…
Community Paseos Corridor
Eastside Community Paseos Construction Update
Construction of the Eastside Community Paseos Project is scheduled to resume the week of October 9, 2023, on the 900 E. block of Cota Street, and will last for approximately one month on this block. Safety enhancements on this block…
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Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
Parks & Rec News
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A Message from the Santa Barbara Police Department
The Santa Barbara Police Department is actively monitoring and staying informed about the complex and evolving situation in the Middle East. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families affected by these tragic…
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Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Incentive Program Progress Report: A Look Back on a Decade of Housing Production.
July 2023 marks 10 years since the adoption of the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive (AUD) Program, which was intended to encourage the development of smaller, more attainable housing units in select areas of the city.
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Got Feedback? Download the SB Connect App!
Have you downloaded SB Connect? The City of Santa Barbara's new app makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town - including at the Airport! While inside the Terminal, use it to report any maintenance…
Airport News
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Pink Patch Project, and we are excited to announce that the Santa Barbara Police Department is participating! The Pink Patch Project is part of a…
Rendering of Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project Construction Begins October 2
The State Street undercrossing of Highway 101 is getting a major facelift, as the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project is set to begin Monday, October 2. The Project connects the City’s two most active transportation-oriented…
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