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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Holiday Tree Arrives Downtown
City staff will assist in the installation of the Downtown Christmas Tree this week on the 1300 block of State Street. The tree's arrival marks the kickoff to the downtown holiday season of activities. A Christmas Tree Lighting & Block…
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Applications Open for Chef Apprentice Program
Applications are open for the 2023 Chef Apprentice Program. Local high school students can explore a culinary arts profession under the guidance of experienced professionals while making multi-course meals to take home to their…
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Paving Happening in the Right of Way on Salinas Street
The City is paving and closing Salinas Street, Old Coast Highway, Punta Gorda Street, and Pitos Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 16. The northbound Highway 101 off and on-ramps at Salinas Street will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m…
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Rain On, Sprinklers Off!
When it rains, it's time to turn the sprinklers off! Turn your watering system off until the soil near the root zone dries out, typically 7-10 days after rain. How do you check? Use your "digital technology" i.e., your finger digit to…
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Applications Open for Youth Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Chef Apprentice Program.
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Remember this November – Arrive Early & Be Prepared!
The early morning hours are busiest at SBA. Here are some other tips to ensure you travel through SBA with ease.
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Land Development - 2022 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 3,…
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Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sprinkler Timer
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants do too. Plants in fall need about 1/3 of the water they need in summer. Easily adjust your sprinkler timer with the seasons using the Watering % Adjust feature on your timer and match it to the %…
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This Saturday: Ortega Park Project Community Update
Join Parks and Recreation staff at the Ortega Welcome House on Saturday to learn more about the project's community-led evolution over the past year and share your thoughts to help refine and finalize the park's design. Members of the…
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