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Celebrate Summer Reading with Santa Barbara Public Library
Children, teens, and adults can celebrate reading this summer by participating in Santa Barbara Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, running from June 6 through August 7. Community members can sign up in person at the Central,…
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2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to Pass Through South Santa Barbara County
The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Southern California will make its way through South Santa Barbara County on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, bringing together local law enforcement agencies in support of Special…
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Please join us online Wednesday, May 27, and in-person on Thursday, May 28, to learn more about the latest design updates and next steps to implement the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project (…
From left: Chief of Police Kelly Gordon, Officer Thomas Diefenthaler, Officer Rocio Alvarez, Officer Brittany Rohrs, Detective Saul Amezquita, Detective Sergeant Ethan Ragsdale, Detective Sergeant Rick Cipres, Detective Bryce Ford.
Santa Barbara Police Department Members Honored with H. Thomas Guerry Awards for Superior Performance
On May 14, 2026, seven members of the Santa Barbara Police Department were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance. The award is named in honor of Santa Barbara Police Officer H. Thomas Guerry, who was killed in the…
A family and their handmade float at the Children’s Fiesta Parade.
Applications Now Open for the 94th Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
The event, hosted by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department, has been a family tradition for generations of Santa Barbara residents.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for…
Workers wearing bright yellow shirts paving a residential street with heavy machinery.
Anacapa Street Repaving
City Streets Operations Team Currently Repaving Anacapa Street from Micheltorena Street to Cota Street, Including Anapamu Street.
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New Electric Vehicle Charging Support and Incentives for Multifamily Properties from Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the launch of Charge Up SB, a new program that helps multifamily and affordable housing multifamily properties in the city of Santa Barbara to install electric vehicle (EV…
Asphalt art at the Carrillo and State street intersection.
Community Invited to Celebrate Opening of Bloomberg Public Art Installation in Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, invites the public to a community ribbon-cutting and opening celebration for the new Bloomberg Asphalt Art installation downtown. The…
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National Trails Day Volunteer Event Aims to Spruce Up Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Volunteers will learn about trail restoration while helping improve conditions on one of Santa Barbara’s most popular trails.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail…
clothing, accessories and housewares on a table  for a yard sale.
Register Now for the City of Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale!
Citywide event returns June 13, connecting neighbors and reducing waste.The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is now accepting registrations for its annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13, from 8:…
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