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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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Image of a crosswalk at Bath Street
NOTICE: Online Public Meeting About Bath Street
Please join us online on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to discuss the potential conversion of the 400 block of Bath Street to a one-way street as part of a future project to improve…
construction equipment outside the library
Santa Barbara Public Library Receives $1.4M+ Grant from State Library for Facility Improvements
Santa Barbara Public Library is a recipient of a significant investment of funding for infrastructure improvements from the California State Library. Governor Newsom announced $254 million in grants to public libraries in 172 cities across…
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Parked Police Vehicles Bishop Diego HS
False Report of Active Shooter at Bishop Diego High School
On September 14, 2022, around 1:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a single call about an active shooter situation at Bishop Diego High School, located at 4000 La Colina Road. Within minutes of the 9-1…
African American Black Context Statement
Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies in Santa Barbara
Upcoming Lecture: Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30PM in the MLK Room at the East Side Library Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, of Healing Justice Santa Barbara and Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian will lead a…
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Zoom invite
Understanding Santa Barbara's Historic Resource Guidelines
Do you ever wonder how the City of Santa Barbara helps preserve Santa Barbara’s rich architectural history? In 2021, The Santa Barbara City Council amended the Historic Resource Ordinance and adopted updated Historic Resource Design…
First responders and role-playing emergency "victim" volunteers participate in a live disaster drill
SBA Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise: Live Exercise Scheduled for September 15, 2022
The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise will take place Thursday, September 15, 2022, between 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. north of the main Runway 7/25. Along with the increased emergency responder traffic,…
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Construction crew paving a City street
Night Paving Work on West Mission Street
Night paving work will begin on West Mission Street from Modoc Road to the Mission Creek Bridge next week. Detours in the surrounding areas will be in effect to minimize construction time and ensure the least disruption to normal traffic.…
Volunteers helping with trail maintenance
Volunteer Trail Maintenance on National Public Lands Day
Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a day of trail maintenance on September 24 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will work on San Ysidro and McMenemy Trails before enjoying a free lunch at Manning Park. RSVPs are…
Map showing the construction area, including South Ontare Road, San Pedro Lane, San Pablo Lane, and Santa Maria Lane
Water Main Replacement on South Ontare Road
The City is currently replacing aging water main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service on South Ontare Road, San Pedro Lane, San Pablo Lane, and Santa Maria Lane. Work began last week, involving…
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