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City of Santa Barbara Seal over images of State St., Santa Barbara Airport, Los Baños del Mar, and Kids' World Playground
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…
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Investing in Community Safety: Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on a New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
Santa Barbara Police Station Project Rendering with Seal of the City of Santa Barbara and SBPD
City of Santa Barbara Awards Construction Contract for New Police Station Project
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that it has awarded the general contractor construction contract for its new Police Station Project (Station) to ProWest Constructors Inc. (ProWest). The new Station will be located at the…
An old paint can on a shelf in a garage.
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is pleased to announce a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event. Residents of the City of Santa Barbara are encouraged to take…
Mercado Raíces y Sueños Artisanal handcrafted dolls, puppets, piñatas, flowers, and pottery.
Celebrate Local Creativity and Culture at Mercado Raíces y Sueños
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, offering a unique market experience with teen…
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Be Safe, Not Spooky This Halloween: Drivers Be Alert for Little Ghosts and Goblins on the Go
As Halloween approaches, ghosts and goblins of all ages are getting ready to head out for trick-or-treating fun. To make sure the holiday stays as safe as it is spooky, the Santa Barbara Police Department has put together a set of safety…
Michael Towbes Plaza at the Central Branch of the Santa Barbara Public Library.
The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
A Public Space for Learning and ConnectionThe Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors…
Bohnett Park
City of Santa Barbara Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Human Services Grant Funding and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.Approximately $1.6 million is…
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Loma Alta Drive Hillside Recovery and Mitigation Measures Complete
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that the recovery and mitigation efforts along Loma Alta Drive are now complete, following the Loma Alta Fire that occurred on May 20, 2021. The fire, which burned approximately nine acres…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended September 30, 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.6 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2024, the third month in the City’s fiscal year…
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