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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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Book Talk & Art Show: “We Are Resilient”
Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to invite the public to join authors Sissy Taran and Tiffany Howard for a discussion and celebration of their book, "We Are Resilient.”. Contributing authors Grace Fisher, Emma Solano, and Andy…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – June 30, 2026The City of Santa Barbara collected $4.0 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for June 2026, the twelfth month in the City’s fiscal year.For Fiscal Year…
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City of Santa Barbara Extends Deadline for Transient Occupancy Tax Remittance
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce an update to its Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly remittance and payment deadline, reflecting our commitment to supporting local hotels and short‑term rental operators. Based on…
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Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project
Daytime construction begins in early August.
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Old Spanish Days - Fiesta Public Safety Information
Safety guidelines, street closures, parking, and more.The City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) extend a warm invitation to the community as we prepare to celebrate Old Spanish Days – Fiesta. We look forward…
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“Library on the Fly” Launches at Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Public Library partners with Santa Barbara Airport to provide a free library for travelers.
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