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Explore the County's Emergency Operations Center During Two August Open Houses
This August, the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will celebrate National Emergency Management Awareness Month by opening the doors of the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for two dynamic and…
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Night Work Scheduled at Meigs Road and Cliff Drive for Cliff Drive Watermain Replacement Project
The City of Santa Barbara will conduct night work starting mid-August at the intersection of Meigs Road and Cliff Drive as part of the Cliff Drive Watermain Replacement Project. To reduce impacts to businesses and daytime traffic and…
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Updated Utility Service Discontinuation Policy for Customers with Past-Due Balances
On June 30, 2026, the City Council adopted an updated Utility Service Discontinuation Policy designed to make the process clearer, more consistent, and easier for customers to navigate.The policy aligns with the statewide Water Shutoff…
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The City of Santa Barbara has over 30 Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees to advise the City Council. Agendas, minutes, and supporting documents for the City Council and Boards & Commissions can be viewed online using the links below. The City Council and some Boards & Commissions also offer live and on-demand meeting videos.

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Aug 11, 20261:00 - 2:00 PM
Food Distribution | Parque de los Niños
Participant registration is quick and easy onsite. Registration begins at 12:30…
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Aug 11, 20262:00 - 7:00 PM
City Council
The City Council meets at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays in City Council Chambers at City…
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Aug 12, 20269:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Volunteer Gardening | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown…
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