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Important Update Regarding Delinquent Utility Accounts (ENG/SPA)
Beginning July 2023, the City will resume assessing late fees for past due water, sewer, and trash bills. To avoid paying late fees or service disconnection, make sure that all of your utility bills are up-to-date by September 2023.
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Santa Barbara Public Library and The Arts Fund Teen Arts Mentorship Program Offers Free Intro to Music Production Class for Summer
Santa Barbara Public Library invites teens ages 13 and up who are interested in digital music composition and mixing beats to a summer workshop series in partnership with The Arts Fund and their Teen Arts Mentorship Program at the Eastside…
Confetti is Litter
The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is u
Community Game Night on State Street Wednesday, June 28
Join the Santa Barbara Public Library, Game Seeker, Metro Comics Entertainment, and The Crafter’s Library on the 1100 block of State Street on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. for an evening of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun!…
Celebrate Fourth of July Safely
Independence Day is a special occasion meant for celebration, but it's crucial to be aware of the potential dangers that come with it. From injuries caused by fireworks and the risk of wildfires to overindulgence and reckless driving,…
New HOPE Fund Ordinance Committee Meeting
The City Council’s Ordinance Committee will be holding a public workshop to further the establishment of the new affordable housing HOPE (Housing Opportunities, Preservation and Equity) Fund. Once established, HOPE funding will be directed…
91st Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade Accepting Entries
The City Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms to participate in this year’s Children’s Fiesta Parade. The parade, a longtime tradition for local families, will celebrate its 91st year on Saturday, August 5.…
Santa Barbara City Firefighters Knock Down Early Morning Structure Fire
On Friday, June 23 at approximately 3:07 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on the 700 block of Carpinteria Street. The Santa Barbara City Fire Department…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara received $6.6 million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2023, which is 2.5% above the same quarter last year and 11.1% above budget. This result reflects the continuation of robust economic…
2023 Summer Solstice Parade Street Closure and Traffic Advisory
Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice parade will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Due to the closure of State Street, the parade will occur on Santa Barbara Street, between East Cota Street and East Micheltorena Street.
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