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How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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IRC to Consider Four Voting District Maps at Final Community Hearing
The Independent Redistricting Commission, which has been working with the public to adjust the lines of voting districts in accordance with population shifts, has voted to narrow down the map choices to final four versions to consider for…
The Library’s Book to Action Event Series Explores Unique Ecology of Channel Islands
The Library received a grant from the California State Library to distribute 100 copies of Island Visions, with the hopes of inspiring environmental action and conservation. Book to Action kicks off with a Library on the Go van event…
Cruise Ships Return to the City
After two years of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise ships are returning to the City. The Waterfront Department established a Cruise Ship Program in 2002 and since that time, the City has hosted nearly 200 cruise ship calls.…
Mountain Drive Construction Notice
The City will be repairing the road on Mountain Drive. The repair process began last month and is anticipated to be completed mid-April. Throughout the duration of the project, sections of Mountain Drive will be closed. …
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SBA Remediation Project Begins
Santa Barbara Airport Begins Remediation Project at 2019 C-130 Aircraft Accident Site SANTA BARBARA, CA - 3/30/2022 The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) will begin a remediation project on April 5, 2022. The project will take place on Airport…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2022 Book to Action Event Series Explores Unique Ecology of Channel Islands to Inspire Environmental Action and Conservation
Santa Barbara Public Library has received a grant from the California State Library distribute 100 copies of the featured title, Island Visions, and implement related programming, with the hopes of inspiring members of the…
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American Rescue Plan Act Funds Support Library Collections
On Tuesday, March 8, Santa Barbara City Council allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the Library’s collection budget, especially digital content.During the pandemic, the Library quickly pivoted to provide…
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Olive Street Water Main Replacement
From March to August 2022, the Desal Link project will be progressing down Olive Street to install the new desalination pipeline, replace old water mains, and re-pave the street. We are taking advantage of the Desal Link contractor being…
Serious Collision on State Street Classified as Fatal
On March 14, 2022, around 8:30 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communications Center received a report about a serious traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Broadmoor…
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