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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
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Harbor West Parking Lot Collapse Sea Level Rise Waterfront
City of Santa Barbara Launches Community Survey and Announces Open Houses for Waterfront Adaptation Plan
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the future of the Waterfront by participating in a brief community survey and attending upcoming open houses on potential options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan. The…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Celebrates National Library Week 2026
Find Your Library Joy April 19 through April 26.Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 19-26, with a joyful lineup of events, programs, and local partnerships that highlight the many…
Teens gathered at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on the Library Plaza
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Job & Volunteer Fair
Calling all teens! Discover your next opportunity at Santa Barbara Public Library’s annual Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 15. Meet directly with local businesses and representatives from a wide range of employers and…
United’s 737 Max 8 departing Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Launch of Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes.
A bus traveling through the Carrillo intersection with pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross.
Carrillo Street: Modified Traffic Pattern Starting April 13
Beginning Monday, April 13, crews will install a large asphalt art mural at the intersection of Carrillo and State Streets as part of the Asphalt Art Initiative. The intersection will remain open throughout the project, with modified…
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City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Community Development Week
The City of Santa Barbara is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Community Development Week from April 6 to 10, recognizing the vital role of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships…
Volunteers help improve trail conditions with tools.
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Repair Trails in Parma Park After Rainy Winter Season
Volunteers will learn about trail restoration while helping address damage and overgrowth caused by winter storms.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer…
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La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture at Santa Barbara Public Library
Viva Italia! This April, the Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian piazza as La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture makes its debut. Taking place over three days, Friday, April 10, through Sunday,…
Kid’s World Playground surrounding trees.
Kid’s World Playground to Close for Maintenance
The community-built, all-wood structure requires special maintenance every two years to withstand the elementsKid’s World, the 8,000-square-foot wooden playground within Alameda Park, will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – February 28, 2026The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.2 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for February 2026, the eighth month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to date…
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