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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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Call for Arts Workshops: Black History Month
The Library is seeking artists of all mediums to propose interactive youth activities exploring Black history and culture in a way that is accessible to families. This year, Black History Month programming will include a family event with…
Comisión Independiente De Redistritación Las audiencias comunitarias en persona comienzan en enero
La Comisión Independiente de Redistritación de Distritos (IRC) está profundamente comprometida con fomentar la máxima participación comunitaria de las comunidades subrepresentadas. Las audiencias comunitarias se están traslando a…
Crossing Guards Needed
Calling all future crosswalk heroes, the City is looking for qualified, responsible, and caring people who can help keep our kids safe on their way to and from school. This is a very important role that requires a great deal of…
City Named Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
The League of American Bicyclists awarded the City’s efforts to build better places to bike with a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Santa Barbara joins 497 communities across the country in the movement for safer…
Call for Arts Workshops: Black History Month
The Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting artists to submit proposals for youth and family arts activities in February 2022.
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New Library Catalog: Aspen Discovery
Santa Barbara Public Library has a new catalog called Aspen Discovery. Our new catalog makes it even easier to borrow materials from the library, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Winter Closure
All Santa Barbara Public Library locations and book drops will be closed Friday, December 24th through Monday, January 3rd. For more information on hours, visit our Locations & Hours page.
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City Sandbag Stations Open Ahead of Storm
Due to the impending storm, the City will make sandbags available to residents for free from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 13, at the City's Sandbag Station, 401 E. Yanonali St., and at Fire Station 7, located at 2411…
Watch: Waterfront Regional Action Plan Tackles Homelessness Through Community Collaboration
A new plan is providing relief and hope for people who are impacted by the issue of homelessness on the Santa Barbara waterfront. In order to tackle the issue in a targeted way, SB Act facilitates a weekly Waterfront Regional Action Plan (…
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