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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Updated Frequently Asked Questions in Response to Community Engagement Workshops
In May 2025, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team hosted two Community Engagement Workshops. Attendees learned more about the Project and asked questions. City staff gathered community feedback and created a Project…
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City Awarded Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that Santa Barbara is one of 10 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative. The program uses art and design to improve…
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Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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$4.3 Million Awarded for South Coast Bike, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes Projects
Measure A Supports Multipurpose Paths, Sidewalks, and School Safety in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Isla VistaSharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - The…
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Construction Begins on the HSIP Cycle 10: Mission & State Safety Lighting Project
On Monday, June 23, Alfaro Communications Construction Inc. began construction on the HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Project) Cycle 10: Mission & State Safety Lighting Project (Project). The Project will provide better lighting along…
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City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Application Opens July 1
As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications are being…
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Plane Pull Returns to SBA October 25
The fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This annual fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their…
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Public Meeting for Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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Public Meeting for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City will be providing a project update on the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project to the Transportation and Circulation Committee (TCC)…
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