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Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
Lot 7 viewed from Library Avenue.
Library Garage Closure August 19-21
The Library Garage (Lot 7) will be closed from August 19 through August 21 for essential maintenance work. Visitors are encouraged to use the Granada Garage (Lot 6) or nearby timed street parking. Downtown guests can still enjoy shopping,…
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Substantial Amendment to the HOME Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for Lucinda Lane and Nearby Streets Beginning Week of February 17
Due to supply chain issues, the water main replacement construction will take place in two phases. The first phase, starting the week of February 17th, will verify underground utilities and order materials. Work will take place on the…
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
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Immigration Resources
Information services and resource navigation is a core library service. Listed below are immigration resources. For a complete list of local community resources, please visit our Community Connections page.
Library News
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Upcoming City Council Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is proposing an amendment to the Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review…
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NEW: Free and Expedited Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting Process
On January 15, 2025, the Community Development Department, in partnership with the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), deployed an expedited OnDemand permitting process and permit fee waiver…
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Public Workshop: Upcoming Changes for City of Santa Barbara MarBorg Customers
The Clean Community Division and MarBorg Industries will host a Public Workshop to discuss upcoming changes for trash and recycling customers in the City of Santa Barbara.
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January 28, 2025 City Council Meeting on Short-Term Action Plan
At the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting, City Staff will provide an update on the State Street Short-Term Action Plan. This item will include an in-progress update for the following items:
State Street News
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Grant-Funding Application Update for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements
The City applied for grant funding in June of 2024 through the State’s Active Transportation Program (Program) Cycle 7 to design and construct bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements along Castillo and Haley Streets, refined through the…
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Grant-Funding Application Update for Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
The City applied for grant funding in June 2024 through the State’s Active Transportation Program (Program) Cycle 7 to design and construct the pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing as well as implement all safety enhancements throughout the…
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