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City of Santa Barbara Hosting Water Affordability Community Workshop on November 2
The City of Santa Barbara invites the community to participate in a Water Affordability Community Workshop focused on water affordability, conservation, and access. Join us to learn more in a space encouraging open dialogue and get…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2023, the third month in the City’s fiscal year. The result came in 3% above the monthly budget.
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Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop And Proposal Request
Beginning Thursday, November 2, the City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.  Approximately $600 thousand is…
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City to Hold Two Community Outreach Meetings On Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Project’s Upcoming Construction
The City of Santa Barbara will hold two public meetings on November 2 and 8 regarding the Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Project (Project). This Project is the first phase of a larger project on East Cabrillo Boulevard between Los Patos Way…
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Ghouls Night Out: Spooky Storytime on State Street
Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime is coming to State Street. The City of Santa Barbara’s Downtown Team invites the community to attend a live recording of the local podcast, "The Ghoul’s Guide to Santa Barbara," as the hosts…
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Serious Injury Collision – North La Cumbre Road
On October 13, 2023, at 9:00 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department received reports of a serious injury traffic collision that occurred in the 1st North block of La Cumbre Road, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. It appears at…
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First Amendment Activities Prompt SBPD Response
On October 19, 2023, at about 7 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to the intersection of State Street and San Roque Road to monitor several groups engaged in demonstrations. A caller notified the Combined Communications Center…
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Loma Alta Drive Closed to Traffic Beginning October 23
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is preparing for potential storm impacts this winter. Beginning Monday, October 23, 2023, to May 2024, the Streets Operations and Infrastructure Management division will close Loma Alta…
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Major Turf Renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park Begins October 23
A major turf renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park is set to start next week. The work is part of an ongoing initiative by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department to invest in the safety, function, and beauty of the City’s…
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City of Santa Barbara Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
A substantial CAL FIRE grant will support ongoing efforts by the City Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments to reduce wildfire risk while enhancing local ecosystems.
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