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Public Review of Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity—Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.
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Draft Housing Plan Program EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural…
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE - Wastewater Main Rehabilitation FY22 Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout the City. The week of October 10th contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on La Marina Drive, West Islay Street, Laguna…
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VIP Program Seeks Applicants
The Police Department's Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time. Our current VIPs have different professional experiences, strong character, and a…
A colorful kids play structure at the park
City Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2023-24 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Two mandatory application workshops will be held on November…
A stop sign below the street sign that says Modoc
Realignment of Modoc Road Multiuse Path
Beginning on October 17, the City will begin realigning the roadway in preparation of the construction of the multiuse path south of Modoc Road connecting the City’s portion to Santa Barbara County’s Multiuse Path. This realigning project…
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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…
SBA Piano
SBA's Newly Painted Piano
As part of the Pianos on State program, SBA is happy to have it's freshly painted piano back in the building! This year's design is titled "Bunnies in the Sun," by Sharyn Chan (@_artbear_). Thank you for the wonderful painting artistry,…
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State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street News
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Booth Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents of the County…
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