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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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Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of the Library’s Book to Action program, the Library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands. Do you have a favorite Channel Islands memory? How do our actions on the mainland affect the islands? You can check…
Organic Waste Recycling, Here and Now!
Californians are now required to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a City resident, you live in the County of Santa Barbara’s ReSource Center wasteshed (a service area…
SBPL new OverDrive/Libby platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!
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The Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Book to Action program, the library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands.
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Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
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Construction Notice –Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
Construction will begin the week of March 7th with an expected duration of approximately two months, weather dependent. The construction area is W. Haley Street from Castillo Street to De La Vina Street and on Castillo Street from W. Cota…
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SBA New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Service
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer! United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye flight…
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The Library Begins a New Chapter of Services by Forgiving all Outstanding Fines and Fees
 Library patrons who have had their account blocked from checking out materials will have a “clean slate” after April 15 and will be able to check out library materials again.
WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30. An award…
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