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A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…

The Santa Barbara Police Department is actively monitoring and staying informed about the complex and evolving situation in the Middle East. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families affected by these tragic…

July 2023 marks 10 years since the adoption of the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive (AUD) Program, which was intended to encourage the development of smaller, more attainable housing units in select areas of the city.

Have you downloaded SB Connect? The City of Santa Barbara's new app makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town - including at the Airport! While inside the Terminal, use it to report any maintenance…

Santa Barbara Public Library presents an exhibition of art by local LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) artists in the Faulkner Gallery in coordination with Pride &…

October is breast cancer awareness month. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Pink Patch Project, and we are excited to announce that the Santa Barbara Police Department is participating! The Pink Patch Project is part of a…

The State Street undercrossing of Highway 101 is getting a major facelift, as the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project is set to begin Monday, October 2. The Project connects the City’s two most active transportation-oriented…

All sewer lateral repairs require a permit, including lateral lining and backwater valve installations. Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) participants must provide a copy of their permit(s) (some repairs require both a Public Works…

Become a part of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents…