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SB Clean Energy Offering New Rebates and Fast & Free Permitting for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Residential Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) customers in the City of Santa Barbara can now take advantage of the new Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP), an initiative designed to help customers and contractors replace gas…
Sustainability News
Left to right: Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, Enid Osborn, Perie Longo, Chryss Yost, Tracy K. Smith (United States Poet Laureate Emerita), David Starkey, Paul Willis, and Phil Taggart (Ventura County Poet Laureate Emeritus).
City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Applications Open for 2025-2027
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is now accepting applications for the next Santa Barbara Poet Laureate. 
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Green Gardener Program Spring Enrollment Opens January 7
Registration opens January 7 for the Green Gardener Program of Santa Barbara County! This free, bilingual sustainable landscaping class empowers grounds maintenance professionals and residents with the knowledge to create healthier and…
Sustainability News
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2025 Swearing-In of City Council
On January 7, 2025, the first Council meeting of the year, City Councilmembers will be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The ceremony will include the affirmation of allegiance by the Councilmembers-elect, and the presentation of…
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Community Workshops Inviting Public Input on Uses of Grant Funding for 5-year Consolidated Plan
The City of Santa Barbara is in the process of developing their 5-Year Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).Santa Barbara City residents are invited to make their voices heard…
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Paving Notice - Arriba Way
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of Arriba Way on Monday, December 30th. Arriba Way and Kenmore Place will be affected by the road closure.During the duration of this project, you may…
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MOXI Introduces Interactive Exhibit at SBA
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation® is taking fun and learning to new heights at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)! MOXI and SBA are delighting travelers of all ages with a new interactive exhibit experience. This exciting…
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Water Main Pipeline Replacement on Tap for State Street Between Junipero and Valerio Streets Beginning January 6
Beginning January 6th, the City will start replacing a water main on State Street from Valerio Street to Junipero Street and on Valerio Street from Santa Barbara Street to State Street. Work will also take place on the following streets:
Chubby Checker performing at the Lobero. City Grantee Lobero Theatre Foundation. Photo Credit Sherry Rayn Barnett
2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients!
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