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Leadbetter Beach Park Reopens After Major Turf Renovation and Additional Improvements
The park received its first turf renovation in almost 60 years, new public barbecues, and refreshed landscaping.
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City of Santa Barbara to Hold Community Engagement Meetings for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The City of Santa Barbara will hold both an online and an open house public meeting to review the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project), which will provide safe pedestrian and…
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City Announces 2024 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date
Families can register for dozens of Parks and Recreation Department camps starting Friday, February 2. 
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New Housing Development Project at La Cumbre Plaza Macy's Site
The City of Santa Barbara received a preliminary application for a new development project at the Macy’s site within La Cumbre Plaza (3805 State Street). The proposed project, named "The Neighborhood at State & Hope" is an important…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Applications for Teen Advisory Board
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is excited to announce the relaunch of the library’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) in January 2024. This exciting initiative encourages teenagers to take an active role in their community and to become…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Awarded Grant for Sustainability Initiatives
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is one of fifteen California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the State Library to support projects focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community…
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N Soledad St) on Thursday, January 11, at 1 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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City Council Adopts the 2023-2031 Housing Element
On Tuesday December 12, 2023, the Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to adopt the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element. City Council considered the policies and programs and adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element as a General Plan…
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City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Invests in Enhanced Emergency Response with Acquisition of Two New Fire Engines
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its emergency response capabilities with the recent acquisition of two state-of-the-art fire engines. This investment underscores our commitment…
Volunteers work on rose bushes as Mission Historical Park
Annual Rose Pruning Day Scheduled for January 13
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mission Historical Park.  
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