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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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Mayor's Awards Honor "Advancing Access and Equity" in the Workplace
The community gathered this week to honor local businesses and nonprofits that are “Advancing Access and Equity” at this year’s Mayor’s Awards. It’s been 50 years since landmark legislation made things like ramps, accessible transportation…
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Southfield Redevelopment Project and Hangar 5
As recommended in the 2017 Airport Master Plan, construction is currently taking place just south of the SBA Terminal (also known as “Southfield”) for the Southfield Redevelopment Project. The objective of this project is to provide 50…
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Water Affordability Community Workshop
The City and The Alliance for Water Efficiency are hosting a Water Affordability Community Workshop on Thursday, November 2 at the Westside Neighborhood Center.
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We Need Your Feedback to Help Shape the Future of Downtown Parking
Have you taken the Parking Preferences Survey and shared your feedback on the City's Downtown Parking Program? Community feedback will help the City as we assess our parking operations and funding model to ensure long-term sustainability…
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City Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
The City has been awarded a $2.9 million CAL FIRE grant to bolster its commitment to wildfire resilience and community safety. The funding will support an ongoing collaboration between the City's Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments…
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Registration Now Open for Fall and Winter Camps
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is offering fall and winter camps for the city’s youth. Youth can spend their breaks from school connecting with new friends, staying active, and engaging in a new or familiar sport.
Parks & Rec News
Group photo of all the award recipients at the 2023 Mayor's Awards
SBA Receives 2023 Mayor's Award
Santa Barbara Airport was honored to receive one of this year’s Mayor’s Awards recognizing our commitment to advancing access and equity for people of all abilities.
Airport News
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Public Meeting to Review Draft Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
The Transportation and Circulation Committee will review and comment on the Draft Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan (Draft Plan) on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The public is…
Draft Proposed Objective Design and Development Standards Architectural Styles Map
Community Input Requested on Architectural Styles
Which architectural styles are appropriate for the City’s multi-unit housing neighborhoods? Beginning today through December 31, 2023, let us know where you think the City should allow Craftsman, Mediterranean, or Contemporary styles for…
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