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    Catch Up on the County’s Virtual El Niño Briefing
    Santa Barbara County recently hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated El Niño conditions and preparedness efforts underway for the upcoming winter season. The briefing brought together local agencies and emergency…
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    Council Meeting Key Item Recap - September 29, 2026
    On September 29, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council considered several items, including a flood resilience study for the Laguna Creek watershed, the renaming of a portion of Calle César Chávez, and the Residential Rent Stabilization and…
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    Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments at Ordinance Committee
    The inclusionary housing ordinance amendments will be presented to the Ordinance Committee on October 6, 2026. The hearing begins at 12:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street. The Planning Commission recommended the…
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Sewer Main Cleaning Scheduled for Select Properties Starting February 17
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on properties that have sewer easements from February 17 through the end of March. Work will be completed Monday through Friday, 6…
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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27.…
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2026 Roadmap: Vic Trace Project Decision Meetings
The Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team developed a 2026 Roadmap to outline the Project’s public presentations and City meetings for this year, which is posted to the Project website under “Upcoming Public Meetings.” The 2026…
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets, cyclist sharing the road with vehicles.
Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project in Design
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) is in design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the last several years. Please visit the Project…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project in Final Design
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past several years. Please visit the Project website to view the plans…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project in Final Design
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (Project) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the plans and renderings, prior community…
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Public Review of Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
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Open Mic & Art Gallery Nights at the Library!
SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!
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