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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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Upcoming Meeting with Historic Landmarks Commission
On Friday, April 22, from 8:30AM to 11:00AM in the Faulkner Gallery, located in the Public Library at 40 East Anapamu Street, a joint work session will be held between the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Advisory Committee and…
Santa Barbara City Hall, De la Guerra Plaza entrance
Council Update On Efforts To Address Homelessness And Its Related Impacts
On April 12, 2022, Staff provided an update to Council on efforts to address homelessness and it's related impacts in the City of Santa Barbara. The meeting materials are found below:
800 Jimeno UUAD Initial Petition Results
The results of the neighborhood petition are in for the City to initiate a project to underground utilities on the 800 block of Jimeno Road. 
WATCH: Backwater Valve Maintenance
Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continue to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…
TSA Equipment Upgrade at the Airport
Last week TSA began installing new equipment to upgrade TSA passenger screening, closing one of the Airport's three checkpoint lanes. The construction is slated to last until April 22. This important upgrade may impact the length of time…
Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of the Library’s Book to Action program, the Library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands. Do you have a favorite Channel Islands memory? How do our actions on the mainland affect the islands? You can check…
Organic Waste Recycling, Here and Now!
Californians are now required to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a City resident, you live in the County of Santa Barbara’s ReSource Center wasteshed (a service area…
SBPL new OverDrive/Libby platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!
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Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
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