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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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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Paving N. Alisos and N. Voluntario Streets
Starting Monday, March 18th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood. 
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Project Update for Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project
The Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project is critical to the success and safe operation of the U.S. Highway 101 Widening Project (HOV Project) and will address expected traffic impacts from the HOV Project.…
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Two Suspects Arrested in Stolen Vehicle for Distribution of Illegal Drugs
On March 6, 2024, around 9:00 a.m., Santa Barbara Police Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 1st block of South Hope Avenue on a recently reported stolen vehicle from the City of Lompoc. Two subjects were contacted, and upon…
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Project Connect Begins March 18
On March 18, 2024, the City of Goleta will break ground on the largest capital improvement project in the City’s 22-year existence: Project Connect. The multi-year project will enhance pedestrian access and safety, improve road…
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No Parking sign on a pole on Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara.
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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