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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Reminder: Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
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City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge April : Slow Fashion, Fixes & Reuse
Learn how to mend your clothing to give it a longer lifespan and keep it out of the landfill.
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Public Workshop to Review Concept Designs for Site of Franceschi House
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Parks & Rec News
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Essential SB Community Town Hall Events
Join us for a series of Community Town Halls dedicated to discussing the City's finances and the status of essential City services. Spanish interpretation will be provided. 
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New Silvergreens Smart Fridges at SBA
Santa Barbara Airport is now home to two new smart fridges from Silvergreens! These fridges take on-the-go dining to the next level, with farm-fresh salads, wraps, protein boxes, and beverages. Silvergreens is easy to use: simply swipe a…
Airport News
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Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project Update to the Transportation and Circulation Committee
This project will be presented to the City’s Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC) on April 25, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the TCC members with a project update and obtain their comments following the recent…
Aerial view of the intersection of Milpas and Mason Streets
Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project Update to the Transportation and Circulation Committee
This project will be presented to the City’s Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC) on April 25, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the TCC members with a project update and obtain their comments following the recent…
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Update to the Transportation and Circulation Committee
This project will be presented to the City’s Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC) on April 25, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the TCC members with a project update and obtain their comments following the recent…
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Sustainability Advancements in Aviation
Over the last several years, the aviation industry has seen a large shift in focus to prioritize sustainable practices. The issue of climate change is complex and wide-reaching, but stakeholders from across the industry are committing to…
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