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Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
SBJH Completed Multiuse Path
Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Completed
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Subject Starts Fire in Amtrak Lobby – Arrested for Arson
On October 21, 2021, around 9:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report from an Amtrak employee about a subject that had just started a fire inside the Amtrak Station located at 209 State Street. The subject was still on…
Box filled with an old printer, boombox, monitor to be recycled
Everyday E-waste Recycling & Quarterly Events
E-waste cannot be put in the trash or recycling containers since it contains hazardous materials. There are e-waste drop-off locations 6-days a week and now quarterly drop-off events. Quarterly drop-off events are free for both residents…
Library on the Go Takes to the Road
With the mission of providing a range of library services to Santa Barbara residents, the Library's Library on the Go van delivers more than just books to those with limited library access. Watch this short video to learn more about…
New Episode of Garden Wise TV Released
Watch the latest episode of Garden Wise to learn about landscape design with Joan S. Bolton, the majestic Deodar Cedar with arborist Bill Spiewak, Billy Goodnick's top 10 plants for privacy/screening, and learn how to water your garden…
Community Meeting for a Possible New Bicycle and Pedestrian Freeway Overcrossing
Community feedback is requested. Join us on Zoom or in-person to talk about a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field. The Zoom webinar will be October 25.…
New Building Permit Application Launched
This week the City’s Building & Safety Division launched a new building permit application. Now, submittal of a single, consolidated Building Permit Application is needed for all projects requiring a building permit. The…
Provide input on the future of De La Guerra Plaza
As a result of the pandemic, there have been many changes to downtown Santa Barbara - State Street in particular. Please provide your input on a brief questionnaire regarding the concept plan for the historic center of downtown, De La…
Police Station Status Update
The Santa Barbara Police Station Project has progressed since April of 2021. Following support from the Architectural Board of Review to proceed, the Planning Commission was given a project update on March 18, 2021, and a request was made…
State Street Suspect Arrested for Hate Crime & Battery on Officer
On October 12, 2021, at 3:30pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 900 block of State Street. Witnesses in the area stated a male suspect had approached a family of 4 visiting Santa Barbara and started…
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