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Franceschi Park Aerial View
Public Workshop to Review Concept Designs for Site of Franceschi House
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park. After multiple attempts to restore the building since 1971, the City Council…
Sterns Wharf State Street Cabrillo Waterfront Aerial
The City of Santa Barbara to Host Six Community Town Halls
The City of Santa Barbara is now engaged in its annual budget process, and we are inviting community members to join us at one of our six upcoming Community Town Halls to learn more about the City’s finances and the status of City services…
City Hall and El Paseo
City of Santa Barbara Issues its Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
On April 22, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara issued its recommended operating and capital budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025), as required by the City Charter. The recommended budget includes an introductory…
Close up of an electric vehicle charger.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy Updates its EV Rebate Program 
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) has updated its Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program! SBCE customers can apply for the new rebates for electric vehicles purchased or leased on or after April 22, 2024 (Earth Day).
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Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Jesusita Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
View of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara with "Together to Zero" logo
2024 Climate Action Plan Open for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is pleased to announce the 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is open for public comment through Wednesday, April 24.
Nature Camp Counselors leading a group at a park
Parks and Recreation Department Offers Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season.
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended February 29, 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.8 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for February 2024, the eighth month in the City’s…
K rails Along State St
Call for Proposals for the Santa Barbara K-Rail Public Art Project
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the County Office of Arts & Culture, is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organizations to submit proposals for an original design treatment for the public K-Rails (traffic…
State Street Sidewalk Construction
Construction Continues for the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Construction along the east side of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) continues for the next ten weeks, after the recent completion of sidewalk widening under the Underpass. The next stage includes…
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