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Explore the County's Emergency Operations Center During Two August Open Houses
This August, the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will celebrate National Emergency Management Awareness Month by opening the doors of the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for two dynamic and…
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Night Work Scheduled at Meigs Road and Cliff Drive for Cliff Drive Watermain Replacement Project
The City of Santa Barbara will conduct night work starting August 31 at the intersection of Meigs Road and Cliff Drive as part of the Cliff Drive Watermain Replacement Project. To reduce impacts to businesses and daytime traffic and…
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Updated Utility Service Discontinuation Policy for Customers with Past-Due Balances
On June 30, 2026, the City Council adopted an updated Utility Service Discontinuation Policy designed to make the process clearer, more consistent, and easier for customers to navigate.The policy aligns with the statewide Water Shutoff…
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$900,000 Grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation to Support Casa Cacique Shelter
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a major philanthropic investment in local homelessness response efforts: a $900,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation to support the ongoing operations and critical facility upgrades…
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De La Vina Street Pilot Restriping Project Community Meetings Tonight, August 12 & Tomorrow, August 13
Residents are invited to attend community engagement meetings this evening, August 12, and tomorrow, August 13 to share input on the De La Vina Pilot Restriping Project between Padre and Valerio Streets before it is presented to the City…
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August Storytime Schedule
What a summer! Young readers have explored new adventures and now they can pick up their prize packets. While Summer Reading is wrapping up, storytime schedules are adjusting.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Homelessness Response Plan
The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) Homelessness Response Framework and Funding Plan on Tuesday, July 28. The proposed plan outlines the City’s approach to homelessness services, focusing on strengthening…
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City of Santa Barbara Extends Deadline for Transient Occupancy Tax Remittance
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce an update to its Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly remittance and payment deadline, reflecting our commitment to supporting local hotels and short‑term rental operators. Based on…
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SBZoo x SBPL Library Card Design Contest
Wild about reading: How would your favorite zoo animal read a book? Enter the 2026 Library Card Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on a limited-edition SBPL Library Card!
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