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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…
Three-panel image featuring a violinist holding her instrument, fresh pasta being made by hand, and a pianist playing in a black-and-white portrait.
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…
City Hall and El Paseo
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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City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City of Santa Barbara has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified and experienced operator for the City’s shelter facility located at 816 Cacique Street. Organizations with a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based…
map from the APS roundabout to Las Alturas Rd showing the location of the construction sites.
Final Phase of Water Main Replacement Begins on Alameda Padre Serra
The City of Santa Barbara will begin the final phase of a water main replacement project on Alameda Padre Serra (APS) and nearby streets, supporting the City’s goal of replacing 2% of the water system each year to maintain safe and…
The Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf extending over the ocean with and an American flag flying atop a tall flagpole against a mountainous backdrop.
The City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department and the Harbor Restaurant Announce Settlement of Litigation and Partnership for the Future
Today, the City of Santa Barbara and The Harbor Restaurant resolved their past disputes and agreed to move forward together, working toward a brighter future for the restaurant, the City, Stearns Wharf, locals, visitors, and all who love…
Children and adults gathered for the Children’s Resource Fair with colorful umbrellas and booths on a sunny day.)
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Second Children’s Resource Fair
Connecting families with resources, childcare, education, and parenting support.The Santa Barbara Public Library, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Education Office and Santa Barbara Childcare Planning Council, is delighted to…
Library on the Go vans parked under tall palm trees on a sunny day with clear blue skies.
Santa Barbara Public Library Launches Second Library on the Go!
Celebrate expanded mobile outreach services.Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate the launch of Library on the Go 2.0, the Library’s second mobile outreach van, at a special public event on Michael Towbes Library…
Loss of Sandy Beach
City of Santa Barbara Evaluating Options to Protect and Enhance the Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara is developing a Waterfront Adaptation Plan to identify practical solutions to address coastal flooding and erosion over the next 30 years while enhancing beach access, recreation, and boating. The City will…
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