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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…
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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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SBA Staff Member Brian Reed
SBA Employee Spotlight: Brian Reed
SBA Employee Spotlight: Brian Reed, Airport Senior Maintenance Worker Brian has been an Airport Senior Maintenance Worker for nine years, but started in airport maintenance at SBA in 2005! Brian is the perfect fit for…
Airport News
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Creek Week is Almost Here
The City's Creek Week is coming up September 17 – 24. Don't miss out on a full week of fun and educational talks, tours, and volunteer events. Learn about our creeks, watersheds, and ocean, and what you can do to help protect them. View…
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road
Eucalyptus Hill Road Paving Notice
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road. Work will start in early September and is anticipated to be completed later in the month. During the paving, streets will be closed to…
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SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
The Library is offering paid internship positions for teenagers at the Central and Eastside Libraries. There are two tracks to choose from, Library Services Support or Teen Entrepreneurship Track. Both will culminate in a capstone and…
2022 National Preparedness Month "Protect Your Legacy"
September is National Preparedness Month
This year’s National Preparedness Month 2022 Theme is: A Lasting Legacy. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often. Start by making a plan before…
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SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
Santa Barbara Public Library is offering paid internship positions for teens at the Central and Eastside Libraries. Over the course of two years, SBPL will recruit teens for five seasonal cohorts of five interns. 
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Survey
The City of Santa Barbara’s Building & Safety Division is seeking your input with the Triennial Construction Code Adoption process.  Every three years, the State amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes.…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Partners with Women’s Economic Ventures to Provide Business Classes for Childcare Providers
Many working families are using a combination of friends, family, and neighbor caregivers to piece together care for their young children before they begin school. The pandemic has made the need for more childcare options for families even…
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This image shows a crosswalk with a black and blue graphic that says "Vision Zero Santa Barbara," with illustrations of a biker, pedestrian and a car.
Chapala Street Vision Zero Project Update
The week of August 22, the City will be paving Chapala and Arrellaga Streets as part of the Chapala Street Vision Zero Project. Vision Zero is the City’s goal to eliminate traffic collisions, reducing serious or fatal injuries. About…
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