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Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
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Free SAT/ACT Study Sessions & BrainFuse Access
Santa Barbara Public Library is hosting two more SAT/ACT Study Sessions before it’s time to take the Big Test as well as access to a free online preparation platform: BrainFuse HelpNow.
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City Recognition of National Engineers Week
Join us in celebrating National Engineers Week, “Transform Your Future” February 22-28, which is a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering!
400 square foot preapproved gable ADU concept by Besheda architects
Now Accepting Submissions for Preapproved ADU Program
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Submissions are now being accepted on a rolling basis, with no application deadline.…
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Santa Barbara Airport Hosting Blood Drive on March 19
Santa Barbara Airport will host a community blood drive on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 9am to 3pm inside the Historic Ovington Terminal (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117).
Airport News
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Parks & Recreation Commission Presentation – February 25, 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting proposed tree removals and replacements to the Parks & Recreation Commission on February 25, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. The proposed tree removals and…
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Major February Storm Forecasted: Parking, Sandbags & Preparedness Updates
Stay Informed. Be Ready.
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Helicopter Operations & Utility Upgrades in Riviera Neighborhood
Southern California Edison (SCE) will conduct critical energy grid upgrades in the Riviera Neighborhood on Friday, February 13, using helicopter operations to install five (5) new utility poles. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative…
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Underground Water Systems Working for You!
Our community depends on a network of underground water systems, and we’re spotlighting two of them: wastewater and stormwater. Wastewater travels through pipes to the El Estero Water Resource Center, where it’s treated and cleaned.…
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