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Thirty-three years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; establishing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of…

A limited number of low-cost group swim lessons are still available for children ages six months to 12 years. Residents can register for a session of eight 30-minute lessons at a cost of roughly $6 per lesson to ensure their children have…

The Westside Community Paseos Project (Project) is funded primarily through Active Transportation Program grant funds and will provide walking and biking connections within the Westside and from the Westside to Downtown. …

Building & Safety Division Inspection Staff will be in training on the following two dates and no building permit inspections will be conducted: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Wednesday, August 9, 2023 The Building…

Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 PM Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, Visit Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the City have launched the "Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley" pilot project to expand transportation options in downtown Santa Barbara. The…

Congratulations to Allison DeBusk, the newly appointed City Planner! Allison has been a key member of the City of Santa Barbara’s Planning Division for nearly 20 years and is respected throughout the organization and community for her…

Have you tried SBA's Freshful Fridge? This new smart fridge has recently been relocated to the second floor of the Terminal, near Gate 2. Now you can grab your snacks and beverages after security, while waiting for your flight! Freshful…

A herd of 275 sheep is set to graze approximately 25 acres across five parks ahead of wildfire season. The project, led by the City Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to maintain defensible…