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Santa Barbara Public Library was one of 75 organizations across the country to receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home grant to support free, public programs celebrating Latino poetry.

On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption of a proposed ordinance – Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). The…

The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.

"Viva El Centenario" or "Long Live the Centennial" is the official theme for this year's City-sponsored Fiesta celebration, which takes place from Wednesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 4, 2024. Traditional Fiesta events will return this…

The Final Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption…

The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a portion of N. Nopal Street. 

Ready for your next adventure? Save yourself the drive to LA and fly Southwest Airlines out of SBA!Southwest offers convenient nonstop service to Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, and Sacramento. From there, you can reach major cities across the…

Coming Soon! The City is pleased to announce a move to new electronic plan review software—DigEplan—for all application submittals to enhance staff productivity and reduce manual processes. This new user-friendly software…

Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Clean-up Event! Come by and grab a Clean Up Kit and/or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. ⁠Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00am - Noon⁠Meet at the…