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    Special Recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board
    The City of Santa Barbara is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. If you're an individual interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the City team, you…
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    City Council Recommends Adoption of Short-Term Rental Ordinances
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council unanimously recommended adoption of the long-awaited ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.   The Council included provisions to maintain a two-night minimum…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 6, 2026
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council considered adoption of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs, received the Access Advisory Committee’s annual report on its recent activities and achievements, and…
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ServSafe Food Handler Education Program at the Library
The ServSafe Food Handler program at the Library connects food service workers with free access to the required certification for employment so they are ready to start work or transfer employment without having to bear an additional…
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The community is invited to provide feedback and discuss the proposed safety enhancements for the commercial section of Cliff Drive. You can review the two different design options virtually on Tuesday, April 26 or in-person on…
La Mesa Park Turf Renovation Project
Over the next three weeks, City Parks and Rec staff will be renovating two of the three large grassy areas at La Mesa Park. These renovations will help improve the health of the turf grass and will make the space nicer to play in and enjoy…
Loma Alta Kidnap-Robbery Suspect Arrested
On April 13, 2022, around noon, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report of a possible kidnapping and robbery that occurred in the area of Loma Alta Drive. The victim reported an unknown male had stolen her cellular phone and…
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UPDATE: Masks Recommended at SBA
Monday, April 18, 2022 “Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs. TSA will also…
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Upcoming Meeting with Historic Landmarks Commission
On Friday, April 22, from 8:30AM to 11:00AM in the Faulkner Gallery, located in the Public Library at 40 East Anapamu Street, a joint work session will be held between the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Advisory Committee and…
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Council Update On Efforts To Address Homelessness And Its Related Impacts
On April 12, 2022, Staff provided an update to Council on efforts to address homelessness and it's related impacts in the City of Santa Barbara. The meeting materials are found below:
800 Jimeno UUAD Initial Petition Results
The results of the neighborhood petition are in for the City to initiate a project to underground utilities on the 800 block of Jimeno Road. 
WATCH: Backwater Valve Maintenance
Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continue to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…
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