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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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April is Fair Housing Month
This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
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SBA Closed Due to Flooding
SBA Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATE: As of January 10 at 3:20 PM, the Airport has begun a phased reopening. Learn more here.  ------ The Santa Barbara Airport is currently CLOSED due to flooding. All commercial flights are cancelled until…
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Evacuation Warning Issued January 9-10, 2023 for Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire Burn Areas
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High-Low Evacuation Siren Tone Videos (ENG/SP)
With heavy rains in the near future, please watch this informational video about SBPD’s hi-low evacuation siren tone.    High-Low Siren Tone Video (ENGLISH) Con fuertes lluvias en el futuro cercano, mire este…
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Helpful Storm Information (ENG/SP)
A LOT OF HELPFUL STORM INFO, PLEASE READ! (ENG/SP) Santa Barbara City Police Department is making notification to SB City residents and businesses off Coast Village Road (closest to Olive Mill Road) that need to EVACUATE…
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Prevention Tips Before a Flood. Be Safe! Heavy Rain Expected!
PREVENTION TIPS BEFORE A FLOOD (ENG/SP): -Assemble disaster supplies -Be prepared to evacuate. -Review your Family Disaster Plan. -Protect your property. -Be alert. -Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations -If…
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Mid-century Modern Masterpiece Designated as Structure of Merit
At the last meeting of 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission designated an incredible mid-century modern masterpiece located at 1920 Garden Street as a Structure of Merit. The house was designed by master Southern California…
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City Awarded $54 Million in Active Transportation Program Funding
The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded $54 million through the California Active Transportation Program for projects on Cliff Drive, Milpas Street, and within the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods. The Active Transportation…
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Grant Award for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City of Santa Barbara was awarded $27 million through the California Active Transportation Program (ATP) on December 7, 2022, for final design and construction of the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project. The Program’s main purpose is to…
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Wine Flies Free on Alaska Airlines
Wine lovers, rejoice! Alaska Airlines' Wine Flies Free™ program allows passengers to check a case of wine for free when flying out of the Santa Barbara Airport! 
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