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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
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    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
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Voters at polling location with City Seal
VOTE! Your voice matters!
Today is the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election! Don’t forget to turn in your ballot by 8 p.m on June 2 at an official drop box—or vote in person at your polling place for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Secure ballot…
Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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US 101 Bridge Repairs in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Overnight June 1
An operation to stripe the Castillo Street Undercrossing will begin Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd during the overnight hours between 9 pm and 6 am. The US 101 southbound off-ramp at Castillo Street will be closed during these…
Community Archive Day 2026
Community Memory Digitization Project
You’re invited to have school artwork, photographs, and other paper-based materials carefully digitized by library staff.
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Lunch at the Library
Free Lunches for Kids at Central Library
Lunch at the Library returns with free food and fun from June 15 through August 14! Anyone ages 0-18 can enjoy free, nutritious lunches this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
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Clothes on a rack for display.
Give Used Textiles a Second Life
Instead of throwing away clothing, shoes, and other textiles, help keep them out of the landfill. The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries remind you that clean, lightly used textiles can be dropped off for…
Sustainability News
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Choose Safer Ways to Pay Your Utility Bill
Writing paper checks can pose significant financial and security risks. Recent data shows that paper checks remain one of the most targeted payment methods for identity theft and fraud, driven heavily by mail theft and easy manipulation.…
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Phase Three of the Upper De La Vina Street Project Begins Monday, June 1st
After completing the watermain replacement in Fall 2025, the Upper De La Vina Project shifts into phase three on Monday, June 1st, with construction of pedestrian safety intersection improvements along De La Vina Street between Valerio…
Paseo Nuevo courtyard with white arches, palm trees, and tiled pathways in a serene shopping area.
Paseo Nuevo Adaptive Reuse Proposal Available for Public Review and Comment
A draft proposal for the redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo shopping center into a mixed-use hub, anchored by renovation and adaptive reuse rather than demolition, is anticipated to be shared at the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday,…
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