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City of Santa Barbara Unveils Innovative Climate Resilience Plan for Wastewater and Water Systems
The City of Santa Barbara has released the Draft Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan (Plan) for review and public comments can be submitted through February 10, 2026. The Plan outlines how the City will protect…
The City of Santa Barbara Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Santa Barbara the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for…
Santa Barbara Public Library Receives $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation
The Santa Barbara Public Library is honored to receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The award is part of a nationwide commemoration recognizing…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services -…
Santa Barbara Public Library Launches Food for Fees
Through January 16, 2026, Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) invites community members to participate in its Food for Fees program. During this time, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by donating non-perishable…
Join the Annual Sustainable Holidays Open House
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join the third annual Sustainable Holidays Open House on Thursday, December 4. This festive event is designed to spread holiday…
City of Santa Barbara Appoints John Doimas as New City Attorney
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of John Doimas as the new City Attorney, following a vote by the City Council. Mr. Doimas brings over 13 years of dedicated service to the City, most recently serving as…
SBCE Expands Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) to Include HVAC Systems
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce a new offering from the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP). The program now offers incentives for heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)…
City of Santa Barbara Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Economic Development Programs
Beginning Tuesday, November 4, the City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $555,000 is available in CDBG…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2025, the third month in the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, the City has collected $11.6 Million in overall TOT, of which approximately $…