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Temporary Delays in New Print Book Availability
What’s causing the hold up, and how we’re working to keep great reads in your hands.
Library News
Participants of Stretch & Tone at the Carrillo Recreation Center
34th Annual Santa Barbara’s Senior Expo
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to participate in the annual Senior Expo. Organized by Family Services Agency (FSA), at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. This premier health and services fair is designed for older adults and their caregivers.
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | Meigs Rd and Lighthouse Wy
Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, October 11…
Sustainability News
Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Rendering as it is Viewed from State and Ortega
Explore the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The City of Santa Barbara and Alliance Bernstein invite community members to attend two public open houses to learn more about the proposed Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment. Attendees can drop in, explore project details, ask questions, and…
Program participant bowls at the Adapted Recreation Program
Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Returns This Month
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host it's popular Adapted Recreation Bowling Program again this year!
Parks & Rec News
2025 NDEAM poster shows images of people with disabilities and fireworks. Says “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The City of Santa Barbara is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We offer accessible recreational programs and dedicated services to ensure all residents can fully…
Vic Trace Reservoir
Checking Underground Utilities in the Vic Trace Project Neighborhood
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department contractor, Underground Solutions Inc., will be excavating small areas within City streets in the neighborhood around Vic Trace Reservoir to accurately locate underground utility lines…
Sparky the Fire Dog, wearing yellow firefighter gear, holds a model of a home in his hands with a city skyline in the background. The image promotes Fire Prevention Week 2025 with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety,” highlighting lithium-ion battery safety at home.
From Phones to Power Tools: Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Urges Residents During Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Prevention Week takes place October 5–11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion…
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