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Continued Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
2024 City Council members standing in front of commemorative City Hall Centennial plaque
Santa Barbara City Hall Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Service
In 2024, the City recognizes the 100-year anniversary of its iconic City Hall, originally built to centralize city services and make them more accessible to residents.
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landscape painting with trees and a large lake. Rick Garcia - “Lunchtime at the Lagoon” - oil on board
The Oak Group, benefiting UCSB North Campus Open Space
Faulkner Main | October 2-31, 2024 | Reception: October 3, 2024  5-7pm
Library News
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Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Kicks Off This Fall
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host it's popular Adapted Recreation Bowling Program again this year!
Parks & Rec News
Four volunteers in orange vests participate in a community cleanup event.
Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, October 12!
Join the City's Clean Community Division and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform the neighborhood. 🌎Date: Saturday,…
Sustainability News
Officers Conforti and Knight pose for a photo with Police Chief Gordon and SBA staff
Airport Police Officers Presented with Life-Saving Awards
On Thursday, September 26, two of Santa Barbara Airport's Police Officers were presented with special Life-Saving Awards recognizing their exceptional actions while on duty.Officer Nick Conforti was recognized for his quick response to a…
Airport News
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. A proclamation was presented at the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting and accepted by…
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City Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City presented a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was accepted by the Santa Barbara Police Association and Police Chief Kelly Gordon during the City Council meeting on October 1, 2024. 
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UPDATE - Barricaded Subject – 500 North Salsipuedes Street
UPDATE: 9/30/24 at 1:00 p.m. The situation in the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street has been resolved, and the male suspect has been taken into custody without further incident. Several emergency vehicles will…
City Hall and El Paseo
Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness
At the September 24, 2024, City Council meeting, staff provided an Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness.
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Annual Library Card Design Contest
UPDATE: The submission deadline for the annual library card design contest has passed. Thank you to all who participated.
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