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Continued Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
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Santa Barbara City Hall Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Service
In 2024, the City recognizes the 100-year anniversary of its iconic City Hall, originally built to centralize city services and make them more accessible to residents.
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Fall and Winter Camps to Keep Kids Active this Holiday Season
The Parks and Recreation Department will offer five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps to keep kids active this holiday season. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org.
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Construction Starts November 4th for the Cliff Drive & Alan Road Multiuse Path and Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project
Starting Monday, November 4th, construction will begin for the Cliff Drive and Alan Road Multiuse Path and Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project, with completion expected by Friday, November 22nd. This project will bring several…
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City of Santa Barbara, CEC, and UCSB Welcome Climate Expert & National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman
The City of Santa Barbara, Community Environmental Council (CEC), and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) are thrilled to present An Evening with Climate Expert and National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman. The…
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The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors while offering a gathering space for…
Library News
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19th Annual Mayor's Awards: "Access to Good Jobs for All"
On October 23, the 19th Annual Mayor's Awards celebrated National Disability Employment Month, honoring employers dedicated to hiring and supporting people with disabilities. The event's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasized the…
Past Honoree Pascucci's Solstice Benefit Night Dance Courtesy of Santa Barbara Summer Solstice
“Business in Art” Award Nominations Now Open
The community is invited to nominate local businesses for the City of Santa Barbara’s annual “Business in Art” Award. The City Arts Advisory Committee established the award program in 2005 to recognize and celebrate local businesses that…
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Attention Nonprofits: Notice of Funding Availability
The City of Santa Barbara will begin accepting applications for CDBG Capital Improvement, Affordable Housing Rehabilitation and Economic Development projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 starting November 12th, 2024.  Applications…
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Community Survey and Recording for Recent Community Meeting
The City recently held an online and in-person community engagement meeting for the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project). These meetings provided a Project design update. The Project team is seeking…
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5 Things to Know Before Buying an EV
Buying a car is a big financial decision that takes a lot of consideration. Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is also a big (and exciting) decision for your life and for the climate. As you look for the perfect EV for your…
Sustainability News
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