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Email service to the City of Santa Barbara has been restored.

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Santa Barbara Police Department Invites Community to “Coffee with a Cop” at Starbucks
The Santa Barbara Police Department invites community members to join officers for “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Starbucks, located at 402 N. Milpas Street in Santa Barbara. 
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Santa Barbara Clean Energy to Host Free Webinar on Multifamily EV Charging Program
Multifamily property owners and managers are invited to learn about Charge Up SB’s financial incentives and free technical assistance on November 17
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara City College…
Central Library’s New Privacy Booth and Family Desk
Santa Barbara Public Library Introduces Privacy Booth and Family Desk
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is expanding the ways patrons can use Central Library with the introduction of two new spaces: a reservable Privacy Booth and a dedicated Family Desk. Made possible through the EmPOWERing Access Grant…
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Annual Food for Fees Drive Helps Patrons and Supports Local Nonprofits
Reconnect with library services by donating food items.From November 2 through December 24, Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) invites community members to participate in Food for Fees, an annual food drive that helps patrons reconnect…
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City of Santa Barbara Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in…
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City of Santa Barbara and Police Department Emphasize Election Safety, Voter Access, and How to Report Concerns
As the November 3, 2026, general election approaches, the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) are reminding community members that everyone should be able to participate in the electoral process safely,…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – September 30, 2026The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.9 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2026, the third month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to…
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Community Baby Shower Offers Resources for New and Expecting Families
Learn about programs and services supporting new parents & caregivers.Have you recently welcomed a baby, or are you expecting? Join the Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) and a variety of partnering organizations in the Faulkner…
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Special Recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board
The City of Santa Barbara is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. If you're an individual interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the City team, you…
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