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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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April is Fair Housing Month
This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
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Fiesta 2023: What You Need to Know
As the City prepares for a week of festivities, honoring the rich cultural heritage and cherished traditions of Old Spanish Days, our top priority remains the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. We kindly urge everyone to…
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Fire and Police Commission Special Recruitment
The City is looking for individuals to fill an unscheduled vacancy on our Fire and Police Commission. This is an incredible opportunity to serve on the Commission and make a real impact in our community. This role will run through December…
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Trolley Pilot Project
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, Visit Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the City have teamed up to launch the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley pilot project. This innovative initiative gives both visitors and…
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Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de Los Niños
The Parks and Recreation Department has installed fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The lower westside neighborhood park now features two cardio climbers and a multigym with 8 different exercise stations for a full-body workout.…
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SBA's Angi Daus Elected to SWAAAE Board of Directors
SBA is proud to announce that Angi Daus, Airport Marketing Supervisor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). SWAAAE is a chapter of the nationwide…
Airport News
DE LA GUERRA PLAZA - CONCEPTUAL DRAWING
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project -Latest Concept Plan
After two postponements, the De La Guerra Revitalization Project latest concept plan will be heard at the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday, August 2nd.  The item is scheduled to be heard at approximately 4:00 PM.  If…
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SBA Employee of the Month: Scott Heffelfinger
Congratulations to Scott Heffelfinger, SBA’s Employee of the Month for May! Scott serves as an Operations Specialist within the Operations Division at SBA. Scott has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, professionalism, and…
Airport News
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Anacapa Street Library Book Return Moving
To keep our patrons and staff safe, the Library Book Return in front of the Courthouse on Anacapa Street will be removed on Monday, August 7. Additional Books Returns have been installed on Anapamu Street between State and Anacapa Streets…
Library News
Fitness equipment at Parque de los Niños
Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de los Niños
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has completed a project to install fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The project aims to provide new recreational opportunities within the small lower…
Parks & Rec News
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