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City of Santa Barbara Appoints Anthony Valdez as First Deputy City Administrator
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Valdez as its first-ever Deputy City Administrator. Valdez will begin his new role on September 15, 2025, bringing with him over a decade of executive municipal…
Santa Barbara Public Library Celebrates the Freedom to Read for Banned Books Week with Bookmark Design Contest
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) invites the community to celebrate the Freedom to Read ahead of Banned Books Week, October 5-11, by participating in the Banned Books Bookmark Design Contest. Open to all ages, the contest encourages…
Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Join a City Advisory Group and Shape Your Community’s Future!
Phase I Safety Corrections Completed at 601 E. Montecito Street
On July 17, 2025, staff from the City of Santa Barbara’s Building & Safety Division and Fire Department conducted a follow-up inspection at 601 E. Montecito Street to review safety improvements completed as part of the first phase of…
2025 Old Spanish Days - Fiesta Public Safety Information from SBPD
Safety guidelines, street closures, parking, and more.The Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) extends a warm invitation to the community as we prepare to celebrate Fiesta and honor the rich cultural heritage and cherished traditions of…
9-1-1 Service Restored
As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored countywide. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight operations. SBA passengers should…
City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Strengthens Emergency Response Fleet with New Aerial Ladder Truck
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to announce the recent acquisition of a new Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Ladder Truck for the Santa Barbara Fire Department, significantly enhancing the department’s emergency response capabilities and long…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – June 30, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for June 2025, the twelfth month in the City’s fiscal year.For fiscal year…
SB Reads 2025 Selection: “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen
Save the date for events beginning in late October!Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is excited to announce its SB Reads 2025 title, and first-ever graphic novel selection: “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen.
City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Teen CERT Graduation
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of the latest class of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (Teen CERT) students. These 21 dedicated young individuals represented local high schools…