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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…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
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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Trunk-or-Treat Returns October 28
Join Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for our free Trunk-or-Treat event! Families are invited to wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for their favorite decorated trunk. Local businesses and…
This image is a graphic to mark Fire Prevention Week, it reads, "100 years, 1922-2022" with Sparky the Dog. The background features a Santa Barbara City Fire engine
Fire Prevention Week: Fire Won't Wait, Plan Your Escape
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait…
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Fresh Seafood, Live Music, and More at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival October 15
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15.  This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., luring seafood lovers to…
Equipment on the street used for wastewater main rehab
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE - Wastewater Main Rehabilitation FY22 Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout the City. The week of October 10th contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on La Marina Drive, West Islay Street, Laguna…
This image shows two members of the Volunteers in Policing program in uniform smiling
VIP Program Seeks Applicants
The Police Department's Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time. Our current VIPs have different professional experiences, strong character, and a…
A colorful kids play structure at the park
City Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2023-24 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Two mandatory application workshops will be held on November…
A stop sign below the street sign that says Modoc
Realignment of Modoc Road Multiuse Path
Beginning on October 17, the City will begin realigning the roadway in preparation of the construction of the multiuse path south of Modoc Road connecting the City’s portion to Santa Barbara County’s Multiuse Path. This realigning project…
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City in turn adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
SBA Piano
SBA's Newly Painted Piano
As part of the Pianos on State program, SBA is happy to have it's freshly painted piano back in the building! This year's design is titled "Bunnies in the Sun," by Sharyn Chan (@_artbear_). Thank you for the wonderful painting artistry,…
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