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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended December 31, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services -…
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Lunar New Year Family Festival at Santa Barbara Public Library
Celebrate the Year of the Fire HorseJoin Santa Barbara Chinese School (SBCS) and Santa Barbara Public Library for a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza and throughout the Main Level of Central…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Band Applications Open for 2026 Concerts in the Park Series
Interested musical acts must submit an online application by Wednesday, March 4.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-…
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City of Santa Barbara to Launch “Own Your Impact” Campaign to Empower Community Action
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.…
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City Council Approves Charter Amendment Measure for June Special Election
On February 3, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council approved a resolution to call a special municipal election and proposed ballot measure to amend the City Charter relating to contracts and leases. The Council appropriated $195,000 from…
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity—Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – December 31, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for December 2025, the sixth month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to date…
Teen volunteers admire the SBPL Teen Section collection
Library Teen Services Orientation
Get the support you need from the library to achieve your goals!
Campers at Nature Camp gather in their handmade tie dye shirts
City of Santa Barbara Announces 2026 Summer Camp Offerings; Registration Opens February 4
Families can choose from 15 Parks and Recreation Department camps this summer.
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City of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Housing and Homeless Services Manager
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline “Carrie” Paine as the new Housing and Homeless Services Manager. This position, formerly titled Housing and Human Services Manager, reflects the City’s expanded…
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