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    Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance Available for Review and Comment
    On Tuesday, June 9, at 5 p.m., the City Council will review the Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance presentation and provide initial feedback to City staff, after which a 30-day public comment period will open. Community members are…
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    Intermittent Closures of US 101 Castillo St. Off-Ramp Set to Begin Sunday, June 7
    Sharing on Behalf of Caltrans District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz CountiesSANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on US 101 in Santa Barbara will encounter…
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    VOTE! Your voice matters!
    Today is the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election! Don’t forget to turn in your ballot by 8 p.m on June 2 at an official drop box—or vote in person at your polling place for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Secure ballot…
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Watch The Single Family Streamlining Zoning Code Amendments Webinar Online
Learn how the upcoming zoning updates could streamline and simplify permits for your home improvement projects. The City of Santa Barbara Planning Division held an informational webinar on Wednesday, May 20, from 9:00 AM – 10:…
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Overnight Paving May 26-29 on a Portion of Anacapa Street
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the schedule below:OVERNIGHT PAVING…
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Applications Now Open for the 94th Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Children’s Fiesta Parade invites families to be part of a beloved tradition during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration. The parade, now in its 94th year, will be held…
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Latest Design to be Presented to Architectural Board of Review May 26
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the latest design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Tuesday, May 26 at…
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Meeting Recap: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) meeting on May 11 followed up on the City Council discussion on March 31, which directed the City Administrator to begin the process of considering a potential renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. NAC…
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MTD to Bring Back Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service for Summer 2026
The Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle returns Friday, May 29, 2026, providing convenient all-electric service between Santa Barbara’s Downtown and Waterfront destinations for a second summer in a row. The seasonal shuttle offers residents and…
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Utility Billing Public Counter Now Closed on Fridays
Starting Friday, May 15, 2026, the Utility Billing public counter will be permanently closed every Friday. This update will help us streamline our operations and keep our public counter hours consistent, so there is no more guessing about…
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Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Overnight May 18 at Various Locations Citywide
PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is rehabilitating aging sewer main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of wastewater service to the public. 
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Overnight Paving Starting May 17 on Anacapa Street and Surrounding Streets
Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the information below for a detailed schedule:…
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