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Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Join a City Advisory Group and Shape Your Community’s Future!
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City of Santa Barbara Recognized as State Partner in Addressing Housing Crisis and Receives $1M Grant
City of Santa Barbara earns Prohousing Designation and receives a $1,000,000 grant.The City of Santa Barbara has been designated a Prohousing Jurisdiction under the State’s Prohousing Designation Program by the California Department of…
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ArtLabbé Named Recipient of City’s 2026 Business in Art Award
The City of Santa Barbara has named ArtLabbé the recipient of the 2026 Business in Art Award, recognizing the nonprofit organization’s work supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities and expanding opportunities to…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended June 30, 2026The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services - Measure…
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City Unveils New Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Eastside Library
The City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department invites the community to celebrate the completion of the Eastside Library Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 26, at…
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Raíces y Sueños (Roots & Dreams) 2026
Celebrating the richness of Hispanic culture and its power to connect the community.
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City of Santa Barbara Reduces Lot 2 Monthly Commuter Permit Rate
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a significant reduction in the Monthly Commuter Permit rate for Lot 2 (Chapala Garage), providing a more affordable parking option for downtown employees and frequent visitors.Effective July…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Community Workshops
Help shape the future of your Library!Santa Barbara Public Library is planning ahead, and we want you in the room. Join us for one of three community workshops where your voice helps guide the Library’s next chapter. Tell us what’s working…
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De La Vina Street Pilot Restriping Project Community Meetings
Residents are invited to attend community engagement meetings in mid-August and share input on the De La Vina Pilot Restriping Project between Padre and Valerio Streets before it is presented to the City Council. Join project staff…
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$900,000 Grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation to Support Casa Cacique Shelter Operations and Facility Improvements
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a major philanthropic investment in local homelessness response efforts: a $900,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation to support the ongoing operations and critical facility upgrades…
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