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Santa Barbara Public Library Awarded Grant for Sustainability Initiatives
Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is one of fifteen California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the State Library to support projects focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community…
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N Soledad St) on Thursday, January 11, at 1 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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Free Emergency Storm Parking Activated
Due to the approaching storm, the City has activated free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in flood-prone areas. This parking will be available on the rooftop of City Lot 2 located at Canon Perdido Street and Chapala…
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City Council Adopts the 2023-2031 Housing Element
On Tuesday December 12, 2023, the Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to adopt the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element. City Council considered the policies and programs and adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element as a General Plan…
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City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Invests in Enhanced Emergency Response with Acquisition of Two New Fire Engines
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its emergency response capabilities with the recent acquisition of two state-of-the-art fire engines. This investment underscores our commitment…
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Annual Rose Pruning Day Scheduled for January 13
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mission Historical Park.  
Participants of the Chef Apprentice Program practice their knife skills as they dice chicken
Registration Open for Teen Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2024 Chef Apprentice Program, a free program designed to teach local high-school-aged students critical life skills as they explore the culinary arts…
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Give the Gift of Parking with the Locals’ Weekender Parking Permit
The City of Santa Barbara is offering gift certificates for the popular, “Locals’ Weekender Parking Permit,” just in time for the holidays! The permit offers Santa Barbara County residents six months of unlimited parking in any of the City…
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City to Host Ribbon-Cutting Celebrating Battery Energy Storage Project at Cater Water Treatment Plant
The City of Santa Barbara invites the community to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the City Council for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the new battery energy storage system at the Cater Water Treatment Plant (Cater). The battery energy storage…
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Band Applications Open for 2024 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
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