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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
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    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
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Laguna Street Construction: Sidewalk Access Ramps and Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Lash Construction is currently working on sidewalk access ramps and concrete sidewalk improvements on Laguna Street, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025C Pavement Maintenance (Concrete Improvements) Project.  Concrete improvements are…
ADA Compliant Sidewalk Access Ramp
Upcoming Construction Along Anacapa Street at Anapamu and Figueroa Streets Starting January 19
Starting Monday, January 19, Lash Construction, Inc. will begin reconstruction of two intersections along Anacapa Street:•    Anacapa Street at Anapamu Street•    Anacapa Street at Figueroa…
Alma Chaidez, Library Technician, 25 Years of Service
Alma Chaidez, 25 Years of Service
For the past twenty-five years, Alma Chaidez has been a calm, steady, and valued presence at the Santa Barbara Public Library, showing up each day with quiet generosity and dedication that is genuinely appreciated by her coworkers.
Library News
SBA airfield flooding after heavy rain
Climate Adaptation Plan Draft Presentations
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the potential impacts of increased flooding due to future projected sea level rise and increased rainfall with climate change.
Airport News
Franceschi House appears through trees
Reimagining Franceschi House to Return to Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will present a preliminary design for Reimagining Franceschi House to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, for review.…
Parks & Rec News
Vic Trace Reservoir
Proposed Tree Removal Updates Scheduled for February 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. The Project team incorporated Committee and public…
Aerial rendering of the Milpas Highway 101 Improvements
Project Update: Milpas Street Improvements
The following are construction updates for the Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project.Completed Work
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Assist the Office of Emergency Management by Reporting Storm Damage
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information to understand the local impacts of the January 2026 storm in order to advocate for state and federal assistance. If your property or business was damaged…
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Update: 911 Call Service from AT&T Devices Restored
Update: 911 Call Service from AT&T Devices RestoredThe AT&T outage that impacted the ability to call 911 from AT&T devices in the City of Santa Barbara has been resolved. Service has now been fully restored. There is…
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