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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
    World Cup Watch Party.
    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
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Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Grant-Funding Application Update for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements
The City applied for grant funding in June of 2024 through the State’s Active Transportation Program (Program) Cycle 7 to design and construct bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements along Castillo and Haley Streets, refined through the…
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Grant-Funding Application Update for Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
The City applied for grant funding in June 2024 through the State’s Active Transportation Program (Program) Cycle 7 to design and construct the pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing as well as implement all safety enhancements throughout the…
Four volunteers in orange vests participate in a community cleanup event.
Volunteer Opportunity: Neighborhood Cleanup This Saturday
The Clean Community Division is hosting a neighborhood cleanup on Cacique and Alisos Streets. Stop by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and lend a hand in cleaning up the area. Volunteers will focus on litter removal,…
Sustainability News
Skyline of Chicago
One-Stop Destinations on American Airlines
Think you have to fly out of Los Angeles for your next big trip? Think again!
Airport News
Participant dances at the Adapted Recreation Spring Fling
Adapted Valentine's Day Dance Welcomes All Abilities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
Statue in front of Arches at the Santa Barbara Mission
Drafts Available for Review – Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) Guidelines for Archaeological Resources and Guidelines for Historic Resources
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft updates to the Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) Guidelines for Archaeological Resources and MEA Guidelines for Historic Resources. These documents, published separately,…
Lunar New Year text on red background with lanterns
Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Central Library
Free activities, performances, snacks, prizes, and Chinese books for all families big and small!
Library News
Paving
Paving - Island View Dr. and Surf View Dr.
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving part of the Alta Mesa neighborhood from Tuesday, January 21st through Thursday, January 23rd impacting Island View Drive and Surf View Drive with road closures. …
San Andres Street and Anapamu Intersection with people waiting at the bus stop, cyclist in the street and pedestrian in the crosswalk pushing a stroller.
Construction Underway for Safety Improvements on San Andres Street at Anapamu, Victoria, and Sola Streets
Implementation of the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan (Plan) continues through construction of the FY2024B Pavement Maintenance Project (Project) on San Andres Street. As part of the Plan, the Project…
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