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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…
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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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Southwest Shifts to Seasonal Denver Service
As of December 13, Southwest Airlines service from Santa Barbara to Denver is shifting to a seasonal schedule. This nonstop route will now be available from June 5, 2025 to November 1, 2025.Nonstop service to Denver will still be available…
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Airport Administration Holiday Closure
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd) will be closed for the holidays in accordance with the City of Santa Barbara from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025.The Airport Badging Office will be…
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Annual Rose Pruning Day Set for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mission Historical Park.
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SBA Invites Public Input on Climate Adaptation Plan
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the impacts of future sea level rise and increased flooding caused by climate change. This initiative aims to safeguard the Airport’s…
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Online Only Building Inspection Requests
Starting January 6, 2025, Building Permit Inspection requests will only be accepted online through the City’s Permit Portal.Using an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) account, a requesting party can:Request a new inspection, cancel, or…
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Santa Barbara Police Department is Now Using Nixle for Community Alerts
The Santa Barbara Police Department is once again utilizing the Nixle program to send out community updates and alerts to people who live, work, and visit our area. Messages will come via text message (SMS) or e-mail alerts and will…
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Reminder: Land Development - 2024 End of Year Closure
End of Year ClosureAs part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, and will resume business on Monday, January 6, 2025.…
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Louise Lowry Davis Center Reopens as Hub for Senior Programming and Services
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department announced the reopening of the Louise Lowry Davis Center (111 W. Victoria St.) following the completion of a full-scale renovation project. The renovated facility in Downtown Santa…
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City Secures Grant Funding to Make Streets Safer for Everyone
The City was recently awarded a planning grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan. The goal of the Action Plan is to prevent traffic-related…
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