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Rendering of Dwight Murphy Field depicting a renovated park with an all-abilities playground, multi-sport field, outdoor fitness area, picnic spots, walking paths with lighting, updated restrooms, and expanded parking.
Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Construction to Begin June 2
The 100-year-old park will close for a full-scale transformation, with reopening expected in spring 2027.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will begin construction on the long-awaited Dwight Murphy Field Renovation…
Stock image close up of someone planting a tree.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy Launches Free Community Tree Program
City of Santa Barbara residents to receive free trees as part of the City’s Climate Action Plan.Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the launch of its Community Tree Program, a new pilot initiative in partnership with…
City of Santa Barbara Seal and Santa Barbara City Fire Dept Badge
Statement on City of Santa Barbara Red Tags at 601 E. Montecito Street
The City of Santa Barbara remains committed to the safety of the community and is taking immediate steps to address dangerous building conditions identified at 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93103. This location is…
Flyer for the Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale, featuring bold yellow and blue text on a beige background. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Logos for the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience program are included, along with a website link
Shop Sustainably at the Inaugural Community Yard Sale
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division is excited to announce its inaugural Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10. This Citywide event is designed to reduce waste, promote reuse, and give new life to gently used items that…
Trash cans on wheels on the curbside.
MarBorg Replacing City Customers’ Cans with Wheeled Carts
These exchanges are part of the transition to curbside collection.During the months of May and June of 2025, MarBorg Industries will exchange City of Santa Barbara customers’ waste cans (containers without wheels) for easy-to-maneuver…
Instructor leading a swim lesson at the Ortega Park Pool.
City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis for programs designed to teach children six months through 17 how to stay safe in and around water.
A family being welcomed by Public Works Employees to the Meet and Greet at De La Guerra Plaza.
Meet and Greet on May 8 to Celebrate National Public Works Week
In honor of National Public Works Week, the City of Santa Barbara will host a Meet and Greet at Santa Barbara City College on the Great Meadow Lawn. Community members will have the opportunity to engage with department staff, learn about…
Vistiors to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show browse handmade items
Celebrating 60 Years of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show, a vibrant open-air marketplace that celebrates local creativity and the makers behind it. The event, held every Sunday and on Saturdays of major holiday…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended March 31, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for March 2025, the ninth month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to…
Books on a shelf, showcasing The First Night We Thought the World Would End Poems by George Yatchisin
George Yatchisin to Be Appointed City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
The City celebrates the program’s 20th Anniversary.The Santa Barbara County of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, is pleased to announce that George Yatchisin is slated to be the City’s next Poet…
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