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Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the return of its Community Tree Program. This program offers free drought resistant trees to residential SBCE customers looking to enhance their properties and contribute to a…

Did you recently receive an unusually high water bill? Have you repaired irrigation or plumbing leaks in the past couple of months? If so, you may qualify for an adjustment to your water charges!Applications are now available online…

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara City…

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…

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…

Honor the heritage and culture of the African American community with this special, all-ages celebration featuring stories, performances, and community at Eastside Library.

The Laguna Stormwater Pump Station and Tide Gate Renewal Project is currently underway which will rehabilitate the Laguna Channel Pump Station and improve the surrounding drainage features as part of the larger Laguna Channel Pump Station…

The Water Resources Department’s Water Distribution Division will flush approximately 2,200 fire hydrants throughout the city from February 23 through April 3. This state-required maintenance helps maintain water quality. Work will occur…

On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…