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Substantial Amendment to the HOME Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Important Notice – Updated Fire Hazard Maps & Project Requirements
On July 1, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Zone maps in alignment with new designations issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These new maps…
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City Hosts Immigration Town Hall to Share Resources and Hear from the Community
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the City, in partnership with 805UndocuFund, held a community town hall focused on immigration at Franklin Community Center. Attendees had the opportunity to offer public comment and share local resources for…
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City is developing a project to increase safety along the Cliff Drive corridor. A high number of repeat collisions in the area make safety modifications a high priority. Community feedback over the years has also identified the need…
Art Exhibit Unveiled at The Airport
Next time you're at the Airport, visit the new temporary art exhibit featuring Photographer Alan Lucchetti and a new community arts focused organization, Santa Barbara Records. The exhibit is on the first floor, just past the main rotunda…
Shooter & Driver in 2021 Attempt Murder Investigation Arrested by SBPD Detectives
On September 22, 2021, a drive-by shooting occurred in the area of 1200 San Andres Street. During the investigation officers and detectives learned a 16-year-old juvenile had been struck with a small caliber rifle round in the abdomen and…
Project Update Cliff Drive Utility Undergrounding East of Meigs Road to San Rafael Avenue
On December 14, 2021 the City Council adopted a resolution establishing Underground Utility District No. 11 on Cliff Drive from Salida del Sol to San Rafael Avenue.
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop:
Community Feedback Requested!  Please join us virtually on Wednesday, January 26th, or in person on Saturday, January 29th, to receive a project update, review the latest safety conceptual plans, and latest grant…
Concept Plan Update
Staff and the Design Team for the revitalization of De La Guerra Plaza will be presenting the concept plan update to the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. 
SBPL Adds Library on the Go Pop-up Visits for January.
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, SBPL has introduced a modified service model for use of indoor Library facilities from Thursday, January 6 through January 31, 2022 that limits library visits to 30 minutes or less.
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Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central location at 40 E. Anapamu will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. 
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Cerrará en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara ubicada en 40 E. Anapamu estará cerrada al público el martes 18 de enero de 2022 en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
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