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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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Los fondos de asistencia de quiler del Condado de Santa Bárbara aun disponibles para los residentes del Condado
El programa está abierto a los hogares de inquilinos del Condado de Santa Bárbara con un ingreso anual igual o inferior al 80 por ciento del Ingreso Medio del área (AMI), que han pasado por una pérdida de ingresos debido a/o durante la…
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Starts This Fall
The Desal Link project will connect key community water sources by installing an underground pipeline between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and water mains connected to the Cater Water Treatment Plant. This new pipeline will…
National Drive Electric Week is Underway
National Drive Electric Week (September 25 to October 3) kicks off with two online interactive events hosted by regional partners, followed by four in-person events held throughout our region. Find out about EV purchasing incentives,…
Verbal Altercation Results in Shooting
?On September 22, 2021, around 8pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to Cottage Hospital Emergency Room for a report of a 16-year-old male victim who was brought to the hospital with a potential gunshot wound. During the initial…
Las vacunas de refuerzo Pfizer COVID-19 ya están disponibles para ciertas poblaciones
Hoy, el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) han recomendado una vacuna de refuerzo de la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 en ciertas poblaciones y para aquellos en entornos ocupacionales e…
Chief Melekian Receives National Leadership Award
On September 22, 2021, Chief Bernard “Barney” Melekian was honored with the annual Police Executive Research Forum’s (PERF) Leadership Award. This award was bestowed upon Chief Melekian during the annual PERF Town Hall, which coincides…
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TSA introduces Spanish-language @AskTSA
National Press Release by TSA Monday, September 20, 2021 ( Español )
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Wastewater Bug Spotlight: Suctoria
Suctoria microorganisms are one of the peak protozoan predators found in wastewater treatment plants. When spotted under the microscope, they are a delight to the laboratory staff at the El Estero Water Resource Center because presence of…
Frontier's Fiber to Home Project Starts
Frontier Communications has started a construction project to bring its Frontier FiberOptic service to many parts of Santa Barbara.  The majority of work is being performed on existing overhead poles/lines and in existing underground…
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