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A Midwinter Night's Dream performed by the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, an Organizational Development grantee
2026 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…
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End of Year Deadline for Building Permit Application Submissions Under the 2022 Code Cycle
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
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Adaptive Reuse Projects – New Rules Coming Soon
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …
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State Street Advisory Committee Meeting August 2022
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Meeting – October 27
On October 27, 2022, the City and the MIG consulting team will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee on initial stakeholder feedback received and present an emerging analysis of the economic, mobility, urban…
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Ortega Park Renewal Project Update
Join Parks and Recreation on Saturday, November 12, for a community update on the Ortega Park Renewal Project. The Department will detail the project's community-led evolution over the past year and invite members of the public to offer…
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SLIP Webinar
Join the Sewer Lateral Inspection Program on Tuesday, November 1 from 12-12:30 p.m. for a webinar. In this webinar you will learn about common maintenance issues with sewer laterals and how to address them before the issue becomes more…
State Street Advisory Committee Meeting August 2022
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Meeting – October 27
On October 27, 2022, the City and the MIG consulting team will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee on initial stakeholder feedback received and present an emerging analysis of the economic, mobility, urban…
State Street News
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Ortega Park Community Update to Be Held on November 12
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a community event to provide an update on the Ortega Park Renewal Project and the evolution of the park’s design over the past year. The Department will also use the event…
Parks & Rec News
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Poetry is Not a Luxury: Hispanic Heritage Month Youth Poetry Workshop
In 2022, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, Emma Trelles, was named an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. This prestigious award will enable Trelles to further develop the Mission Poetry Series to include additional honoraria for poets…
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Mission Poetry Reading
The Mission Poetry Series Kicks Off 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to attend the first poetry reading of the 14th season of The Mission Poetry Series in the Faulkner Gallery at Central Library at 40 E Anapamu on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1 PM. The…
Library News
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Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids – Adult Students are Eligible for Scholarships to Career Online High School through Santa Barbara Public Library
SBPL’s mission is to support access to education for all ages. For those who didn’t graduate from high school and don’t feel that a traditional GED program meets their needs, the Library offers Career Online High School, a free program in…
Library News
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Stay Safe on State
Be SAFE ON STATE: All road users are encouraged to be alert, stop at red lights, keep a safe distance, watch your speeds, and be respectful. Watch here.
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