Title

News

Body
Media Releases
Social media

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

Sections
Photo of apartments in the West Beach neighborhood
Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
27 E Gutierrez Soltara
Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
downtown santa barbara arial view panning from downtown towards the waterfront and showing the ocean
Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
Filter Results
Community meeting with residents viewing a powerpoint presentation in the main room of the Cabrillo Pavilion
Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee Community Workshop
The Santa Barbara City Council Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee (HCC) is holding a community workshop to solicit community input on addressing the local affordable housing crisis. This workshop will assist the HCC in prioritizing areas for…
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
Traffic Stop Near Santa Barbara High School
At approximately 10:30 am this morning, Santa Barbara Police Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of East Anapamu Street and Alta Vista Road. This traffic stop was related to a stolen vehicle investigation. A…
raices suenos logo with colorful icons and background
Santa Barbara Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Raíces y Sueños”!
The Santa Barbara Public Library is pleased to announce a special series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month. It is with pride that we present, “Raíces y Sueños: Celebrating Hispanic Immigrant Culture”.
Library News
SBA's booth at Lemon Festival
SBA at 2024 Goleta Lemon Festival
The Goleta Lemon Festival returns Saturday, September 28 and 29 at Girsh Park, and Santa Barbara Airport is proud to once again sponsor the Kids Zone! 
Airport News
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
Joint Media Release - Update on Circulating Social Media Posts in Our Schools
The following is a joint message from Santa Barbara Unified, Santa Barbara Police, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.An extraordinarily high number of social media-based threats have been reported across the nation since the middle…
La Mesa Park aerial view with ocean in background
Public Focus Group to Discuss Outdoor Recreation in Santa Barbara
In partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department, the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) at California State Parks is hosting a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) public focus…
Parks & Rec News
Picture shows a City Park with Playground
2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN). During the hearing,…
picture of City Park and playgrounf
2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed…
State Street Picture
State Street Master Plan Progress Report: September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, September 17, City Council with receive a progress report for the State Street “Create State” Master Plan and provide direction on the recommended Grand Paseo design framework. City Council will also receive an update on a…
State Street News
Total results: 1767 197