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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…
Crowd at the Special City Council Meeting on July 15, 2025.
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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Felon in Possession of Gun & Large Quantity of Narcotics Arrested
On August 2, 2021, around 6:20pm, a Traffic Officer on a motorcycle was on a detail conducting problem-oriented speed enforcement in the area of 4000 Calle Real. The Officer observed a vehicle where the driver was clearly not wearing a…
SBPL invites local Latin American artists to submit art for art show
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of a Cal Humanities Project exploring Immigrant Identity, SBPL invites artists of Latin American origin to submit works of visual art for a featured show, The Things We Do Not…
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Hit & Run Suspect Arrested
On August 2, 2021, around 1:00pm, Santa Barbara Police Traffic Officers responded to the area of Oceano Avenue and Del Sol Avenue for a report of a hit and run collision with injuries. 
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Natural Gas Prohibition for New Buildings
The City Council has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the installation of natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Existing buildings are generally not…
Library Announces Santa Barbara Reads Title
The Library invites the community to read and celebrate Joy Harjo's An American Sunrise as a part of this year's annual SB Reads program. This series of events will engage the community with local artists, poets, and writers and will…
Slurry Seal Treatments on City Streets
Beginning on August 9, the City will be implementing slurry seal treatments on various high priority streets. This preventative maintenance operation will extend the life of the roadways, while creating a smoother road surface. The slurry…
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Mission Canyon Bridge Studies at City Council on August 10
The City is requesting City Council  to provide direction on the options that have been developed as part of the initial Mission Canyon Bridge Studies and whether to continue with the Highway Bridge Program grant. The agenda and…
Armed Standoff Successfully Resolved
On August 3, 2021, around 9:20am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in the area of 1500 West Valerio Street. The caller reported a family member armed themselves with two large…
LOS CASOS DE COVID-19 SIGUEN AUMENTANDO DE MODO SIGNIFICATIVO ENTRE LOS RESIDENTES NO VACUNADOS
Los casos de COVID-19 han alcanzado niveles críticamente altos en el condado de Santa Bárbara, ya que la tasa de casos locales ha alcanzado los 9.8 casos por cada 100,000 residentes y una tasa de positividad del 6.9%.
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