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    Special Recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board
    The City of Santa Barbara is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. If you're an individual interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the City team, you…
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    City Council Recommends Adoption of Short-Term Rental Ordinances
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council unanimously recommended adoption of the long-awaited ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.   The Council included provisions to maintain a two-night minimum…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 6, 2026
    On October 6, 2026, the City Council considered adoption of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs, received the Access Advisory Committee’s annual report on its recent activities and achievements, and…
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Paving Notice - Arriba Way
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of Arriba Way on Monday, December 30th. Arriba Way and Kenmore Place will be affected by the road closure.During the duration of this project, you may…
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MOXI Introduces Interactive Exhibit at SBA
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation® is taking fun and learning to new heights at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)! MOXI and SBA are delighting travelers of all ages with a new interactive exhibit experience. This exciting…
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Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for State Street Between Junipero and Valerio Streets Beginning January 6
Beginning January 6th, the City will start replacing a water main on State Street from Valerio Street to Junipero Street and on Valerio Street from Santa Barbara Street to State Street. Work will also take place on the following streets:
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2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients!
City of Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse and others cut a red ribbon at Mission Creek in Oak Park
Restoration of Mission Creek at Oak Park Complete
On December 11, the Sustainability & Resilience Department's Creeks Division celebrated the completion of the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park. This effort has transformed the creek back to its natural state by removing…
Sustainability News
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Winter Essentials Needed
The holiday season, while a time of celebration for many, presents unique challenges for our unhoused neighbors, particularly due to inclement winter weather. The FARO Center is dedicated to providing a safe and warm refuge for individuals…
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Holiday Waste Tips and News
MarBorg Holiday Service DelaysDue to the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, there will be a one-day service delay on each holiday (Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1). If your regularly scheduled service day…
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Reminder to Renew City Business Tax Certificates by January 31
The City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificates (also known as business licenses) expire December 31, 2024. Businesses have until January 31, 2025, to renew business tax certificates without a late penalty, as required by Santa…
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Southwest Shifts to Seasonal Denver Service
As of December 13, Southwest Airlines service from Santa Barbara to Denver is shifting to a seasonal schedule. This nonstop route will now be available from June 5, 2025 to November 1, 2025.Nonstop service to Denver will still be available…
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