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Audit of the Santa Barbara Police Department Highlights Strong Leadership and Community Engagement, Low Use of Force Rate
The Fire and Police Commission will receive a presentation at its April 27, 2023 meeting on an audit of the Santa Barbara Police Department. The audit was directed by the Mayor and Council as part of the creation and implementation of the…
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Celebrate National Library Week!
Celebrate National Library Week with Santa Barbara Public Library April 23-29th.  National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and…
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Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 for the City of Santa Barbara
On April 18, 2023, the City of Santa Barbara issued its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and 2025, as required by the City Charter. The recommended budget includes an introductory budget message from the City…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Announces New Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification Program for Food Industry Workers
Santa Barbara Public Library, in collaboration with Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning, is offering a new Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification program aimed at individuals interested in pursuing a career in…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training in April and May to continue to support struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program. Join library staff at the next training on Saturdays April…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Reopen Main Level
Santa Barbara Public Library reached a construction milestone last week after several days of closure in January, February, and March for construction activities. Central Library’s main level now includes access to fiction, DVDs, and…
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Parma Park Trail Project to Begin This Week
Work is scheduled to begin this week to improve and expand the trail system within one of Santa Barbara’s largest open space parks. The Parma Park Sustainable Trails Project, led by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department…
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Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update Open House
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) invites the community to join an interactive Open House on the SBA Master Plan Update. The objective of the SBA Master Plan Update is to provide the community and public officials with proper guidance for future…
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Youth Speak Out Event Will Connect Teens and Local Leaders Saturday, April 8
The Santa Barbara Youth Council, a City advisory group designed to give teens a voice in local government, will host the 2023 Youth Speak Out this Saturday, April 8th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palm Park Beach House (236 E. Cabrillo…
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The Month of April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The month of April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Santa Barbara Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Holding your phone…
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