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CycleMAYnia! E-Bike Skills Class and Ride at De La Guerra Plaza May 18
The City of Santa Barbara and MOVE Santa Barbara County invite the public to attend CycleMAYnia at De La Guerra Plaza on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event includes safety checks for participant’s e-bikes, a skills…
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City of Santa Barbara Proposes Annual Rate Adjustments to Support and Maintain Critical Water and Wastewater Systems
The City of Santa Barbara has proposed rate adjustments to water and wastewater rates that will affect customers’ utility bills over the next four fiscal years. These recommendations are based on the cost to provide water and wastewater…
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City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
Loma Alta repopening from  Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic
Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic May 10th
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – March 2024The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for March 2024, the ninth month in the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, the…
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Public Workshop to Review Concept Designs for Site of Franceschi House
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park. After multiple attempts to restore the building since 1971, the City Council…
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The City of Santa Barbara to Host Six Community Town Halls
The City of Santa Barbara is now engaged in its annual budget process, and we are inviting community members to join us at one of our six upcoming Community Town Halls to learn more about the City’s finances and the status of City services…
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City of Santa Barbara Issues its Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
On April 22, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara issued its recommended operating and capital budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025), as required by the City Charter. The recommended budget includes an introductory…
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Santa Barbara Clean Energy Updates its EV Rebate Program 
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) has updated its Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program! SBCE customers can apply for the new rebates for electric vehicles purchased or leased on or after April 22, 2024 (Earth Day).
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Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Jesusita Trail
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 of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
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