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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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The Library Invites Local Students to Participate in the Santa Barbara Reads Science Fair
The Library invites local students, ages eight to 18, to submit science fair experiments or projects to be featured in the October 2022 Science Fair, as part of Santa Barbara Reads programming. This year’s featured title for SB Reads…
Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian, MFA, accepting her award. William T. Mahan, FAIA, award recipient on the right. Steve Hausz, President, Treasurer, The Santa Barbara Conservancy (and Vice Chair of the Historic Landmarks Commission), on the left.
John Pitman Prize for Historic Preservation
Earlier this month, the City’s Architectural Historian, Nicole Hernandez, MFA, and former Historic Landmarks Commissioner, William T. Mahan, FAIA, were presented the John Pitman Memorial Award by The Santa Barbara Conservancy for their…
SB Reads 2022
Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Local Students to Participate in the Santa Barbara Reads Science Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library invites local students ages 8 to 18 to submit science fair experiments or projects to be featured in the October 2022 Science Fair as part of Santa Barbara Reads programming. Eligible students must be able to…
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Santa Barbara City Hall, De la Guerra Plaza entrance
Conducting Business at the City of Santa Barbara
After adapting to an evolved work environment due to the pandemic while maintaining public service, City offices have been and continue to be open for business. The Business Office/Cashier where community members can conduct transactions,…
HCD Draft Housing Element Cover
Revised Draft Housing Element for Review
On August 19, 2022, the City’s draft Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review (HCD Review Draft).  The HCD Review Draft incorporates public comments received up to…
Logo reading "National Backflow Prevention Day - August 16" with water design behind the words
Learn About Backflow Prevention
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day. Water distribution systems are designed to deliver water safely from the treatment plant to the customer. Unless protected with a backflow prevention assembly, unintentional water…
Rendering of the front entrance of the new Police Station Project
Planning Commission Moves Forward with Police Station Project
Last week, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the Development Plan for the Police Station project. This is the main land use approval for the project, which is appealable to City Council. The next step in the process is design…
Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating 2.59 miles of aging sewer pipe infrastructure this week. Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on Laguna, West Anapamu, State Street, East Figueroa, and Chapala…
New Mamava Lactation Pod at the Airport, showcasing Spanish tile artwork on the outside of the freestanding dome-like structure
The Airport Unveils Lactation Pod
The Airport is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing the Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod. This new facility can be found…
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