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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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Community Workshops for Westside and Lower West Active Transportation Plan Implementation
Last year, City Council adopted the Westside and Lower West Transportation Management Plan. The plan includes several infrastructure safety enhancements to improve walking and biking in the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods. As City…
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WATCH: Is Your Toilet Running? Catch It!
Toilets are the biggest culprit for leaks inside the house and they often leak silently. It’s estimated that 20 percent of toilets leak -- these leaks can average 200 gallons per day. Watch our video on how to find and repair the three…
4 Officers Injured Arresting Hate Crime Battery Suspect
On January 20, 2022, around 4:50pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report of a battery in progress occurring in the 500 block of Bath Street. Officers arrived on scene and observed the suspect actively…
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SBA hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser
MEDIA RELEASE Pulling Together to Support Local Santa Barbara Non-Profit Santa Barbara Airport hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 18, 2021 -- Santa Barbara…
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City is developing a project to increase safety along the Cliff Drive corridor. A high number of repeat collisions in the area make safety modifications a high priority. Community feedback over the years has also identified the need…
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Wastewater Bug Spotlight: Nematodes
Nematodes are small, worm-like metazoans that thrive in aerobic habitats including wastewater treatment processes. Nematodes are naturally abundant in bio-rich soils and, along with playing a starring role at the El Estero Water Resource…
Shooter & Driver in 2021 Attempt Murder Investigation Arrested by SBPD Detectives
On September 22, 2021, a drive-by shooting occurred in the area of 1200 San Andres Street. During the investigation officers and detectives learned a 16-year-old juvenile had been struck with a small caliber rifle round in the abdomen and…
EDC Downtown Office Hours
Free resources are available for small business owners Downtown. Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Small Business Development Center Advisors are available to work one-on-one and assist your business with marketing, finance,…
Art Exhibit Unveiled at The Airport
Next time you're at the Airport, visit the new temporary art exhibit featuring Photographer Alan Lucchetti and a new community arts focused organization, Santa Barbara Records. The exhibit is on the first floor, just past the main rotunda…
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