Title

News

Body
Press Releases
Social media

For a weekly roundup of news, Subscribe to our City News in Brief Newsletter.

Sections
City Hall and El Paseo
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…
two busses with text for the community environmental council earth day festival, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Santa Barbara MTD and VCTC
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…
Text banner reads... April is Fair Housing Month. Housing Equality Starts Here. Be The Change.
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…
Filter Results
Teen Winter Ball logo
Santa Barbara Public Library Teen Intern Program Plans Festive Winter Ball
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Interns are inviting fellow teens in grades 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to join us for our first-ever Winter Ball at the Crafter's Library at 9 E. Figueroa on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:30…
Library News
Aerial view of the intersection of Milpas and Mason Streets
Milpas Street Safe Crossings Project – Field Survey Begins
Beginning the week of December 4th, expect to see field survey crews on Milpas Street from Anapamu Street to the Milpas Roundabout over the next few weeks. Field surveys are needed for technical analysis and design of the Milpas…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Band Applications Open for 2024 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
Parks & Rec News
Construction zone with an SBPL logo
Central Library Closed December 8th Due to Construction Activity
Central Library will be temporarily closed on Friday, December 8th due to the ongoing construction projects. Central Library is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 9th. The Library on the Go van will make a special stop on the 1100…
Library News
A Toys for Tots box sits in front of the Airport administration office with two teddy bears sitting on top
Toys for Tots Donations
It’s Toys for Tots time!The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office is once again accepting donations for Toys for Tots. Drop off any new, unwrapped toys or books to 601 Firestone Rd (in Goleta) before December 15.The office is open…
Airport News
Preview of part of the Housing Element Cover 6th Cycle
Upcoming Housing Element Adoption Hearing
On November 16, 2023, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) informed the City that the 2023-2031 Adoption Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law and the Planning…
Image shows a faucet with the City seal and text that reads "Late Fees and Service Disconnections to Resume for Past Due Utility Bills"
Need Help Paying Your Water Bill?
Apply today for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current bills. We encourage low-income households to apply…
local author fair logo with books
Local Author Book Fair
Join SBPL and local authors this Saturday, December 2 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. for a book fair where readers can meet these authors from our vibrant local writing community, purchase their work, and support our local literary talent. You can…
image of construction site in black and white for news item regarding blackout dates
Two Upcoming Building Permit Inspection Blackout Dates
Building & Safety Division Inspection Staff will be in training on the following two dates and no building permit inspections will be conducted: Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The Building…
Total results: 1457 162