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City to Host Ribbon-Cutting Celebrating Battery Energy Storage Project at Cater Water Treatment Plant
The City of Santa Barbara invites the community to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the City Council for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the new battery energy storage system at the Cater Water Treatment Plant (Cater). The battery energy storage…
Band Applications Open for 2024 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
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…
2023-2031 Housing Element Receives Finding of "Substantial Compliance"
During the November 16th Planning Commission hearing, the City of Santa Barbara’s Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element received a finding of “substantial compliance” with State Housing Element Law from the State Department of Housing and…
City of Santa Barbara to Hold a Community Engagement Meeting On the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City of Santa Barbara will hold an open house public meeting on Wednesday, November 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Monroe Elementary School to review the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (Project). The Project recently received grant…
City of Santa Barbara Launches Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City’s program that supplies 100% carbon-free electricity to local homes and businesses, is announcing a cash rebate for City of Santa Barbara residents who purchase or lease a qualified electric vehicle (EV…
37th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor Parade of Lights
On Sunday, December 10th, come enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s signature holiday events – the 37th Annual Parade of Lights. All event activities are FREE!
Beginning at 3pm, families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in Santa…
City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department to Host "Sustainable Holidays Open House"
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join us for a "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Friday, December 1 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our office located at 801…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
The City of Santa Barbara received $7.5 million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended September 30, 2023, which is the first quarter of the City’s…
Santa Barbara Public Library Support Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs and Latino Businesses with Free ServSafe Food Handler Certification Review Course
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is excited to announce an upcoming event dedicated to supporting jobseekers, specifically catering to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. Through its SBPL Works! program, SBPL is offering a unique…