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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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Street Sweeping and Parking Enforcement to Begin on Hope Avenue March 11
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement will begin on Hope Avenue from Calle Esperanza to State Street on Monday, March 11. The west side of the street will be swept the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, and…
Sustainability News
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Paving Notice for the Eastside Neighborhood
Starting Monday, March 11th, 2024, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Distributes Free Eclipse Glasses and Hosts Related Programming
In preparation for the partial solar eclipse on the morning of April 8th, Santa Barbara Public Library will be giving out eclipse glasses starting on March 18th. Library staff will give out eclipse glasses at Eastside Library, Montecito…
Library News
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Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training Offered to Improve Community’s Water Safety
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s overall water safety. While typical lifeguard training…
Parks & Rec News
Tesla and Dirt Road electric vehicle chargers at the Ortega Garage in Santa Barbara.
City of Santa Barbara Opens 16 Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in Ortega Parking Garage
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department are proud to announce the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers hosted at a City facility.
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SBPL Introduces Hublets
The Santa Barbara Public Library is bringing you new, family-friendly technology to try out! We are so excited to introduce our brand-new Hublets. Hublets are tablets that you can check out with your library card for use inside the Central…
Library News
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge March: Connect with Nature
Why?Connecting with nature is good for our mental health, and provides great opportunities for learning and exercise outdoors. Nature also connects us with others in our community. Santa Barbara is an incredible place to…
Library News
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East Beach Habitat Restoration Project Installation Milestone
The City of Santa Barbara completed plant installation for the East Beach Habitat Restoration Project (Project). The Project involved the removal of non-native ice plant and the installation of 3,200 Central Coast native plants restoring 1…
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New! Online Building Permit Inspection Requests
Starting March 5, 2024, Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive…
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