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A Midwinter Night's Dream performed by the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, an Organizational Development grantee
2026 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…
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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed…
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UPDATE - Media Release - Public Assembly Last Night
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 20, 2023 Over the last several days Santa Barbara Police Detectives have been investigating the incident that occurred in this recent social media video. As a result of the investigation,…
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2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. During the hearing the City will also review its performance of program…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekend
Santa Barbara Public Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we…
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Delta Air Lines Returns to SBA With Service to Salt Lake City and Atlanta
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is proud to announce the return of Delta Air Lines! Starting June 7, 2024, Delta will provide daily nonstop services to Atlanta (ATL) once a day and Salt Lake City (SLC) twice a day. An A220-300 will serve these…
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Introducing SB Connect: The City is Just a Click Away with New App (ENG/SPA)
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of our new app, to better connect the community to the services and specific departments they need. An innovative mobile application designed to revolutionize the way residents engage with their…
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Creek Week 2023 Kicks off September 23
Creek Week is an annual celebration of our creeks, watersheds, and the ocean, with fun and informative events, talks, and tours to help build awareness and stewardship of the natural treasures in the City, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The…
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Library Set to Host State Street Job Fair on September 27
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street on Wednesday, September 27. Connect with over 100 employers actively seeking hardworking individuals to fill immediate openings. During the…
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Coffee with a Cop is Back September 12
As a way for the community to get to know local law enforcement better in a casual atmosphere, the Police Department is set to host another installment of Coffee with a Cop. Join us on Tuesday, September 12 at the Eastside Library.…
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