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Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…
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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Type 1 Diabetes Education & Screen and Treat Initiative
Join us at Eastside Library on March 24 from 2:30-4:30pm and take this proactive step toward your family’s well-being by attending this welcoming and educational session led by the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. Free Type 1 Diabetes…
Library News
Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Roads in the San Roque Neighborhood
From Thursday, March 12 through Thursday, March 19, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving streets in the San Roque neighborhood. See the map for a detailed schedule. During this project, there may be…
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
Temporary Traffic Delays March 11 on a Section of De La Vina Street
On Wednesday, March 11, De La Vina Street from Vernon Road to Alamar Avenue will have temporary delays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Traffic will be delayed periodically while a crane is used to set girders for the new bridge…
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600 Block of N. Salsipuedes Street Will be Closed at Cota Street Starting Monday, March 9
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will be performing road repairs on the 600 block of N. Salsipuedes Street. The 600 block of N. Salsipuedes Street will be closed at Cota Street starting Monday, March 9 through late May.…
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Join the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Own Your Impact!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is launching “Own Your Impact”, a new community-wide campaign designed to inspire residents to take meaningful action to protect the place they call home.…
Sustainability News
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Día del Niño: Call for Talents!
Are you passionate about an amazing skill that you want to share?! Register to secure your spot and take the stage at our Día del Niño celebration on April 18! No experience is needed and children ages 5-17 are welcome.
Library News
Aerial shot of construction at Dwight Murphy Field
Transformation of Dwight Murphy Field Begins to Take Shape
Construction continues at Dwight Murphy Field as crews make steady progress on underground infrastructure and begin assembling key park features. As of March 2026, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project passed 36% completion.
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Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Pre-Construction Notice for the Grove Lane Neighborhood
The City of Santa Barbara Production Paving Team will begin Phase I of the paving project in the Grove Lane neighborhood from mid-March to early April. Work will take place Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please…
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