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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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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Options: Webinar Recording
If you missed the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Options webinar on April 26, 2022, view the webinar recording here. The project design options for the portion of Cliff Drive near the shopping center between…
Parks and Recreation City Tennis Courts Upgrades and Closures
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department recently completed an upgrade to existing tennis court lighting at the Pershing Park tennis courts. In addition to the new court lighting, SBCC is also coordinating a resurfacing project for all 8…
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SBPL Begins a New Chapter of Services by Forgiving All Outstanding Fines and Fees
Library to Transition to New Catalog with a “Clean Slate” for All Account Holders Santa Barbara City Council approved a proposal to forgive outstanding fines and fees on library accounts in order to facilitate the transition to a new…
Library News
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SBPL New OverDrive/Libby Platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!  New Libby/Overdrive Experience Santa Barbara Public Library has moved their Libby / OverDrive titles to a new collection, and will no longer be part of the Black Gold…
Library News
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SBA Awarded ACI Airport Health Accreditation
SBA recently received the ACI Airport Health Accreditation, joining a network of more than 400 airports that have prioritized health and safety. The Team at SBA works every day to ensure a safe and clean space that is also easy for our…
Airport News
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Children's Fiesta Parade Celebrates 90th Year of Kid-Friendly Fun
The Children's Fiesta Parade will be celebrating its 90th year in 2022. A favorite event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, the parade is organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Watching the Children'…
Parks & Rec News
Water System
Proposed Changes to Capacity Charges
Capacity charges are one-time fees imposed for new or expanded water and wastewater connections to reimburse existing customers for the investments they have made in the assets of the respective systems. The City last completed a capacity…
Shoreline Park and Neighborhood Beyond
Housing Element & Climate Action Plan Update Program EIR
The City of Santa Barbara will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Housing Element and Climate Action Plan Updates. The Notice of Preparation began a 30-day public comment period on…
West Beach Neighborhood
Housing Element Update
Community Development Long Range Planning staff is starting the process to update the 2015 Housing Element for the City of Santa Barbara. You're invited to be a part of the update process.
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