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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Public Review of Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
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Learn How Businesses will be Powered by Clean Electricity Starting Next Month
Go green this spring! Santa Barbara Clean Energy will provide renewable electricity to all City businesses starting March 2022. We have created a unique partnership between the City and Southern California Edison to make it easy for you to…
Black History Celebration at Alameda Park
In honor of Black History Month, the Library is hosting a community celebration at Alameda Park on Saturday, February 26. Discover a universal heartbeat with Chazz Ross and his African Drum and International Drum experience. After the drum…
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Eastside Library
The VITA program offers free tax help to residents who make $67,000 or less annually. IRS-certified volunteers will provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Volunteers will be…
Question about the future of the library? We've got answers!
SBPL is here to answer your questions about anything regarding our withdrawal from Black Gold and what this means for you and library services.
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Summer Camp Registration Starts in April!
We have two registration dates this year: one for Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguards, and one for all summer camps.
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Bohnett Park
Join staff from the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Creeks Division along with the City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bohnett Park Renovation and Storm Water Improvement Project. The…
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Pavement Maintenance Project Begins on High-Priority City Streets
The City will start grinding off deteriorated asphalt pavement and perform overlay work with new asphalt on a number of high-priority streets. The Measure C project will eliminate minor road defects and create a smoother surface, improving…
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Public Counters at 630 Garden Street Reopen to In-Person Services with Modified Hours
The City's Community Development and Public Works Departments have resumed in person public counter service, at 630 Garden Street, with modified hours. The front lobby and counters will be open Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12…
Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies
Celebrate Black History Month with a virtual event on Thursday, February 17, hosted by Healing Justice Santa Barbara. For decades, local Black community members have been archiving important historical moments, artifacts and memories of…
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