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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – June 30, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for June 2025, the twelfth month in the City’s fiscal year.For fiscal year…
SB Reads 2025 The Magic Fish
SB Reads 2025 Selection: “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen
Save the date for events beginning in late October!Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is excited to announce its SB Reads 2025 title, and first-ever graphic novel selection: “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen. 
Group of new graduates of the Teen community emergency response team
City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Teen CERT Graduation
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of the latest class of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (Teen CERT) students. These 21 dedicated young individuals represented local high schools…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – May 31, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.2 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for May 2025, the eleventh month in the City’s fiscal year.Year to date, the…
Kids at the lunch at the library program
Free Summer Lunches for Kids at the Central Library
Children and teens ages 0–18 are invited to enjoy free, nutritious lunches this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, Lunch at the Library. Meals will be served from noon to 1pm Monday through Friday on the Lower Plaza of…
Fireworks explode over West Beach
Fourth of July Celebration to Bring Full Day of Festivities to Santa Barbara’s Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full…
SBA terminal with “Fly with Pride, Land with Love” banner.
Santa Barbara Airport Launches Partnership with Pacific Pride Foundation
Partnership will support the local Pride Festival and SBA’s efforts for inclusiveness.Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF). This partnership will support…
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
A Message from Chief of Police Kelly Gordon
As your Chief of Police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest.  
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park This July
The Parks and Recreation Department’s annual concert series will bring free live music to the park every Thursday in July.
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
Construction to Begin on De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project
Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project is set to begin mid-June 2025, with completion anticipated in summer 2027. The project will replace the existing bridge over Mission Creek, located at 2700 De La Vina Street…
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