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Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
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Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
SBJH Completed Multiuse Path
Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Completed
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Upcoming Vegetation Management Project at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department continue their ongoing collaboration to reduce wildfire risk in Santa Barbara's open space parks. Crews will conduct a vegetation management project in Douglas…
Parks & Rec News
Map of Construction Area for the Westside Community Paseos Project on January 26, 2023
Construction Begins for the Westside Community Paseos Project
On January 17, Southern California Edison and Lash Construction, Inc. began relocating utility poles along Mission Street, between Modoc Road and San Pascual Street, in preparation for construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project…
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Serial Burglar Arrested
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 24, 2023 On January 18, 2023, Santa Barbara police officers were on patrol in the area of 300 East Cabrillo Blvd. when they contacted and detained 47-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz for…
Free In-Person Storm Recovery Assistance Available at the Library News Item
Free In-Person Storm Recovery Assistance Available at the Library
In-person assistance is available through the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Community Connections program, which offers appointments for one-on-one assistance with navigating community resources and social services. Adult Education staff…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Increases Access to Central Library – Computers, Printing, and Additional Seating Available
The City of Santa Barbara's construction projects at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street have progressed to the point that will allow individuals to access the upper level beginning Tuesday, January 24.  Patrons…
Library News
Airport tenants: Atlantic Aviation and Above All Aviation
Tenant Spotlight: Above All Aviation & Atlantic Aviation
Did you know there are more than 150 different tenants that rent and work out of the Santa Barbara Airport? Welcome to SBA's new Tenant Spotlight series, where we highlight some of the diverse people and businesses contributing to Santa…
Airport News
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Changes Proposed to Increase Community Garden Access
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is proposing several changes to reduce waitlists and increase access to Department-run community gardens. Currently, the Department manages two community gardens, Yanonali Community…
Parks & Rec News
Media Release - Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 19, 2023 On December 9, 2022, around 8:40 pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Blvd. for a report of a shooting…
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Winter Storm Recovery – Business Assistance Resources
There are various governmental programs that can assist businesses and the public with disaster recovery, listed below is an overview of the programs and points of contact for assistance.
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