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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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April is Fair Housing Month
This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
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De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Discussion at Parks & Recreation Commission March 27th
The De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project (Project) was reviewed on March 7, 2024, with the Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) regarding the proposed Project and the removal/replacement of trees throughout the Project site.  …
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Climate Action Plan Available for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara’s 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is open for public comment through Wednesday, April 24.
Sustainability News
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Applications for City Boards and Commissions Due Tuesday, April 5
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 32 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
Sustainability News
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Summer Jobs Offer Early Career Development for Teens and Young Adults
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Parks & Rec News
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Call for Proposals: Santa Barbara K-Rail Public Art Project
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the County Office of Arts & Culture, is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organizations to submit proposals for an original design treatment for the public K-Rails (traffic…
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Street and Sidewalk Maintenace Responsibilities
The Streets Operations & Infrastructure Management Division (Streets Division) cleans and maintains the City's existing transportation and storm drain system infrastructure within the public right of way. The City’s…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Hosts the State Street Job Fair on April 3, 2024
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to join us at the State Street Job Fair on April 3, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with over 100 employers actively seeking committed,…
Library News
Map of paving area for Alameda Padre Serra on March 25-March 28, 2024
Section of Alameda Padre Serra Closed to Vehicular Traffic March 25 Through March 28
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be closing Alameda Padre Serra to through traffic between Dover Road and Las Alturas Road (see image of map) from Monday, March 25th through Thursday, March…
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Sign Up for WaterSmart to Pay City Trash & Recycling Bills
The City of Santa Barbara recently launched WaterSmart, a new online customer portal that gives water customers 24/7 access to online tools, data, and information to help monitor and manage their water use, receive leak…
Sustainability News
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