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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…

The Santa Barbara Public Library is honored to receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The award is part of a nationwide commemoration recognizing…

Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services -…

Through January 16, 2026, Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) invites community members to participate in its Food for Fees program. During this time, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by donating non-perishable…

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join the third annual Sustainable Holidays Open House on Thursday, December 4. This festive event is designed to spread holiday…

The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of John Doimas as the new City Attorney, following a vote by the City Council. Mr. Doimas brings over 13 years of dedicated service to the City, most recently serving as…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce a new offering from the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP). The program now offers incentives for heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)…

Beginning Tuesday, November 4, the City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $555,000 is available in CDBG…

The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2025, the third month in the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, the City has collected $11.6 Million in overall TOT, of which approximately $…

Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to kick off the 2025 SB Reads program with a community celebration on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This year’s selected title – and first-ever graphic novel featured in the program – is The…