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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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First Large-Scale Trail Restoration Volunteer Day Announced After Heavy Winter Storms
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 following the winter storms that damaged many of the area’s trails. Volunteers of all…
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Alameda Park Bandstand Repairs Underway
After weeks of weather delays, repairs are underway at the Alameda Park Bandstand, one of Santa Barbara’s oldest public entertainment venues. Last restored in 1981, the designated City Landmark was built in 1888, after residents petitioned…
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Central Library Closed Due to Construction
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central Library will be closed March 31, 2023 through April 4, 2023 due to construction projects. Asbestos abatement will be conducted as part of the new ADA elevator construction and lower level remodel and…
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Torii Gate Garden Restoration Completed at Shoreline Park
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation staff have completed work on the Shoreline Park Torii Gate Garden Restoration Project. The donation-funded project was a collaboration between the Parks and Recreation Department and local…
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Find Your Next Career Opportunity at the State Street Job Fair on April 19
Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the State Street Job Fair on April 19 from 3 - 5 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the Santa Barbara area. Employers…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 The City of Santa Barbara received $7.35 million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended December 31, 2022, which is 0.7% below the same quarter last…
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Suspicious Subject Arrested on Multiple Charges
On March 19, 2023, at 10:17 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department received a 9-1-1 call about a subject that appeared to have entered several properties illegally, broke into two vehicles, and damaged property around 800 East Ortega…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Local Businesses to Participate in Promotional Campaign to Celebrate National Library Week
As part of a campaign celebrating National Library Week, Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting local businesses to show their support for libraries by offering a special promotion to customers that show their library card when making a…
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