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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
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…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the 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,…
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Knife Wielding Domestic Violence Suspect Subdued by Officer’s Taser
On October 27, 2021, around 4:45pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a battery with great bodily injury that had occurred in the 200 block of East Gutierrez Street. The victim informed dispatchers she had been strangled and…
Safety Improvements Project Begins on West Carrillo
The City has begun road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street. The project will eliminate a pattern of nighttime collisions along West…
City Moving to Zoom Webinar Platform for Remote City Council Meetings
The City will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective as of October 26. The City Council meeting agenda cover page provides instructions on how to register on the Zoom platform.
Senate Bill 9 Implementation Underway
A public hearing is scheduled on October 28 to consider amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially,…
Sewer Lateral Inspection Program Video Assistance Program
Assistance up to $300 per sewer lateral for Residential, City Initiated SLIP cases. CCTV inspection will be conducted by a City Contractor.
Be COVID-19 Safe This Halloween
Fall is here, and you and your family may be looking forward to scheduling visits to the pumpkin patch or enjoying fall festivals and Halloween parties. The County Public Health Department reminds residents to social distance or…
Sandbags Available to Residents for Free
Sandbags will be available for free to the public at the City Annex Yard at 401 E. Yanonali St., from 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Residents should bring their own gloves and shovels and be prepared to fill the bags they need. The City will…
La Ciudad de Santa Barbara llevará a cabo las Reuniones Remotas del Consejo de la Ciudad con la Plataforma de Webinars de Zoom
La Ciudad de Santa Barbara llevará a cabo las Reuniones Remotas del Consejo de la Ciudad con la Plataforma de Webinars de Zoom La Ciudad de Santa Barbara comenzará a llevar a cabo las reuniones del Consejo de la Ciudad con la plataforma de…
Comisión Independiente De Redistritación Segunda Audiencia Comunitaria Reprogramada
La Comisión Independiente de Redistritación (IRC) está profundamente comprometida con fomentar la máxima participación comunitaria de las comunidades subrepresentadas. La segunda audiencia comunitaria ha sido reprogramada para el 8 de…
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