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Santa Barbara Clean Energy Updates its EV Rebate Program 
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) has updated its Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program! SBCE customers can apply for the new rebates for electric vehicles purchased or leased on or after April 22, 2024 (Earth Day).
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Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Jesusita Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
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2024 Climate Action Plan Open for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is pleased to announce the 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is open for public comment through Wednesday, April 24.
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Parks and Recreation Department Offers Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season.
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended February 29, 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.8 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for February 2024, the eighth month in the City’s…
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Call for Proposals for the Santa Barbara K-Rail Public Art Project
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the County Office of Arts & Culture, is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organizations to submit proposals for an original design treatment for the public K-Rails (traffic…
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Construction Continues for the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Construction along the east side of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) continues for the next ten weeks, after the recent completion of sidewalk widening under the Underpass. The next stage includes…
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Section of Alameda Padre Serra Closed to Vehicular Traffic March 25 Through March 28
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will close Alameda Padre Serra to through traffic between Dover Road and Las Alturas Road (see map) from Monday, March 25th through Thursday, March 28th, between 7:00 a.m.…
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Santa Barbara City Fire Department Celebrates the Retirement of Battalion Chief Michael de Ponce After 29 Years of Service
With great pride, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department (City Fire) announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Michael “Mike” de Ponce, concluding a remarkable 29-year journey of public service and dedication to community safety. 
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Semiannual Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 32 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
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