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Asistencia de recuperación de tormentas en persona gratuita disponible en la biblioteca
La asistencia en persona está disponible a través del Programa de
Free In-Person Storm Recovery Assistance Available at the Library
In-person assistance is available through the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Community Connectio
False Bomb Threats -- No Public Schools Involved in Recent False Bomb Threats
In the past twenty-four hours the Santa Barbara Police Department has received four false bomb threats to the local community, three involving local businesses and one involving the Santa Barbara Police Department.
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Announcing Call for Poet Laureate Applications
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara, is seeking applications for the position of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate for the 2023-2025 term. Deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m.…
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Santa Barbara Shifts to Assessment and Community Recovery After Winter Storms
City of Santa Barbara staff has shifted to assessment and community recovery after a series of winter storms this week caused flooding and minor damage, but no major injuries.  As the City moves forward with assessment and recovery,…
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City Council Special Meeting Agenda Available
The Santa Barbara City Council is holding a special meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the David Gebhard Room at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The meeting agenda can be found HERE…
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Get the Gear You Need to Explore State Parks, State Beaches, and More by Checking Out an Adventure Pack at Santa Barbara Public Library!
(ENG/SPA) Research shows that spending time outdoors is associated with better mental and physical health. Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to explore the great outdoors with the help of a new collection of items to…
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Annual Rose Pruning Event Postponed Due to Upcoming Storm
The annual volunteer event at the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, is now scheduled for next Saturday, January 21. The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has postponed its annual Rose Pruning Day in response to the…
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City Street Sweeping Operations Resume Wednesday, January 11
The City of Santa Barbara’s street sweeping operations will resume Wednesday, January 11.Street sweeping is necessary to keep our streets and storm drains clean, especially after the recent storm.Residential neighborhoods are swept during…
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City Council Special Meeting Scheduled for January 12, Planning Commission and Building and Fire Code of Appeals Meetings Cancelled
The City of Santa Barbara City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday January 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. The special meeting will be held in the David Gebhard Room, 620 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The agenda for the special…
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