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Homelessness - PATH Volunteers
City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
defensible space crew clearing brush.
Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
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Three photos of a violinist, a hand making pasta, and a pianist side by side
La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture
This April, The Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian Piazza as La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture makes its debut. This food and music festival will take place over three days (Friday, April 10 through…
Library News
Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 16 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
Parks & Rec News
Camper riding a skateboard is helped by a counselor holding their hands
Now Hiring for Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Parks & Rec News
Homelessness - PATH Volunteers
City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Sunset Drive & Eileen Way Week of March 23
From Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 24, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Eileen Way and Sunset Drive in the San Roque neighborhood. See the map for a detailed schedule.  PAVING…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project in Final Design
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) design is nearing completion. We appreciate the community members who provided Project design feedback over the past several years.  In fall 2026, the City…
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Pre-Construction Notice for Paving a Section of State Street and Surrounding Streets
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a section of State Street and surrounding streets starting early April and is anticipated to be completed late May.  WHAT TO EXPECT: The project will be…
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Maintaining Santa Barbara’s Sewer System: Rehabilitation Work Currently Underway
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department has begun its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC…
defensible space crew clearing brush.
Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
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