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The Fall 2022 Advisory Group recruitment period is open! The City is seeking individuals to fill vacancies on our Community Development Advisory Boards including the: - Architectural Board of Review - Building and Fire Code Board of…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Adapted Recreation Bowling.   

Thousand Steps, a historic beach access stairway in the Mesa neighborhood, has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements…

The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training in October to continue to support struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program. The Library invites adults and teens looking for a meaningful…

Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala. The newly renovated Cabrillo Pavilion received the coveted President's Award, for its outstanding…

With a continued focus on improving communication, prioritizing transparency, and modernizing its approach to connecting and relaying information, the City has launched a new, social-media friendly video series called “City…

Please join us online or in person to learn about the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Planning Effort. The online meeting will be held on Zoom on …

Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recognized two City of Santa Barbara properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

At the September 27th, 2022 City Council hearing, Council will provide direction on a future short-term rental permitting program and consider directing staff to draft a short-term rental permitting ordinance for review by the Planning…