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Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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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,…
2025 NDEAM poster shows images of people with disabilities and fireworks. Says “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The City of Santa Barbara is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We offer accessible recreational programs and dedicated services to ensure all residents can fully…
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*UPDATE* SBPD Requests the Assistance in Identifying Taser Suspect of Elderly Assault
**SUSPECT ARRESTED ON 4/21/2022**On April 18, 2022, around 7:30 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report from a 72-year-old female victim stating she had just been attacked and tasered by an unknown…
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Street Maintenance Job Openings
The City of Santa Barbara is looking for ambitious Streets Maintenance Workers to thrive while delivering quality service through efficient and fiscally responsible practicies on the Streets Operations Team. Apply here: https://www.…
Construction Notice – Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be repairing the road on Mountain Drive.  The repair process began in early March and is anticipated to be completed mid-April.  Throughout the duration of the project,…
Officer Struck by DUI Driver
On April 15, 2022, around 6:30 pm, an on-duty Santa Barbara Police Officer was sitting in their marked police vehicle completing a report from a previous call for service in the 200 block of West Alamar Avenue. The Officer’s vehicle was…
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Continued Community Feedback Requested!
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, or in person on Saturday, April 30, 2022, on the sidewalk near Corner Tap at 1905 Cliff Drive, to review and provide feedback on two different design…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
Community Environmental Council's 2022 Earth Day Celebration
Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of Earth Day, Community Environmental Council’s event on April 23 will celebrate climate leaders throughout the community at the Arlington Theatre. The free, City-sponsored event will feature a Green…
ServSafe Food Handler Education Program at the Library
The ServSafe Food Handler program at the Library connects food service workers with free access to the required certification for employment so they are ready to start work or transfer employment without having to bear an additional…
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