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State Street Loop Shuttle Launches May 29
The City, in collaboration with Friends of State Street and Sweep Inc., is excited to announce the launch of the State Street Loop, a six-month pilot program designed to provide fun, free, and accessible transportation along State Street.…
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2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a 5-year Consolidated Plan and an…
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NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
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Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Road Closure on Wednesday, December 18
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, weather dependent, Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Road will be closed to through traffic between Gutierrez Street and the Five Points Roundabout. Street cross-section sampling operations will take place on APS…
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Water Transmission Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Monday, January 6th Near Mission Park
Beginning January 6th, the City will start work rehabilitating the Water Transmission Main near Mission Park. This Project will extend from the intersection of Mission and Garden Streets, along East Los Olivos Street/Mission Canyon Road to…
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Southwest Shifts to Seasonal Denver Service
As of December 13, Southwest Airlines service from Santa Barbara to Denver is shifting to a seasonal schedule. This nonstop route will now be available from June 5, 2025 to November 1, 2025.Nonstop service to Denver will still be available…
Airport News
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Airport Administration Holiday Closure
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd) will be closed for the holidays in accordance with the City of Santa Barbara from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025.The Airport Badging Office will be…
Airport News
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Annual Rose Pruning Day Set for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mission Historical Park.
Parks & Rec News
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SBA Invites Public Input on Climate Adaptation Plan
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the impacts of future sea level rise and increased flooding caused by climate change. This initiative aims to safeguard the Airport’s…
Airport News
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Online Only Building Inspection Requests
Starting January 6, 2025, Building Permit Inspection requests will only be accepted online through the City’s Permit Portal.Using an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) account, a requesting party can:Request a new inspection, cancel, or…
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Santa Barbara Police Department is Now Using Nixle for Community Alerts
The Santa Barbara Police Department is once again utilizing the Nixle program to send out community updates and alerts to people who live, work, and visit our area. Messages will come via text message (SMS) or e-mail alerts and will…
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Reminder: Land Development - 2024 End of Year Closure
End of Year ClosureAs part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, and will resume business on Monday, January 6, 2025.…
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