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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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Sustainable Holidays Open House, Thursday December 4, 801 Garden St. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SustainableHolidays. (805) 564 5631.
Save the Date for the City's Sustainable Holidays Open House on Thursday, December 4!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join us for our third annual "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our office…
Sustainability News
20th Annual Mayor's Awards
20th Annual Mayor’s Awards: Celebrating Value and Talent
The City of Santa Barbara proudly celebrated the 20th Annual Mayor’s Awards at Cabrillo Pavilion, honoring local businesses and organizations that champion accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. This milestone event coincided with…
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Calling all SB Storytellers!
Register to be a storyteller at the SB Reads themed “SB Speaks: Cultural Storytelling” on November 14.
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San Diego Nonstop Service Returns to SBA
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop service to San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning April 22, 2026. Alaska will operate two nonstop flights daily served by an E175 with 76…
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Overnight Paving Project on S. Milpas Street and Surrounding Streets Starting November 2
Beginning Sunday, November 2, through Thursday, November 13, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will perform utility work and overnight paving from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the following streets (please see the map…
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SBA Welcomes Back Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is pleased to announce that United Airlines will resume nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with daily service beginning April 6, 2026. United will operate one flight daily served by a…
Airport News
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City of Santa Barbara Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Economic Development Programs
Beginning November 4th, the City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.Approximately $555 thousand is available in CDBG grants…
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Santa Barbara County Elections Office Reminds Voters of Ballot Return Options
The Santa Barbara County Elections Office Reminds voters that as the Statewide Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, approaches, there are several convenient ways to return their ballot so it can be counted.After marking their…
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Call for Proposals: Interim Service Provider for Referral-Based Emergency Shelter Services
The City of Santa Barbara is requesting qualifications from experienced nonprofit service provider(s) in delivering referral-based emergency shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The goal is to select a qualified…
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