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Upcoming Meetings for the City's Safe Streets for All Action Plan
The City of Santa Barbara (City) is currently developing a city-wide Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan). The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and by…
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Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the future of the Waterfront by participating in a brief community survey and attending upcoming open houses on potential options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan.
Sustainability News
Dredge Sandpiper in Santa Barbara Harbor
$6 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Harbor Improvements
On April 8, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received notice that $6.15 million in federal funding has been allocated to support the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging program. The funding was included in…
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Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan Now Available
The Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public review and comment. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Ordinance Committee
On April 14, 2026, the Ordinance Committee 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…
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Budget Work Session for Fiscal Year 2027
On April 9, the City Council received a presentation from staff on the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget and provided direction for next steps. Meeting materials are now available for public review.
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Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project Starting Late April
The City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure investment designed to strengthen the reliability, capacity, and long-term performance of the City’s…
United's 737 MAX 8 departs SBA
Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Launch of Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes. 
Airport News
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Lawn Be Gone!
The City’s Sustainable Lawn Replacement Rebate provides incentives to help offset the cost of replacing water-thirsty lawns with water-wise plants and efficient irrigation. Standard rebate is $2/square foot of lawn replaced or $5/square…
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