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Now Hiring for Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Parks & Rec News
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City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
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Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project in Final Design
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) design is nearing completion. We appreciate the community members who provided Project design feedback over the past several years.  In fall 2026, the City…
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Maintaining Santa Barbara’s Sewer System: Rehabilitation Work Currently Underway
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department has begun its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC…
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Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
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Heatwave Forecast for Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-duration heatwave throughout Santa Barbara County, expected to last Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026. Detailed weather forecasts are available at …
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Arroyo Burro Open Space Volunteer Event
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
Sustainability News
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Downtown Window Beautification Program Showcases Local Art
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, has launched an ongoing initiative, the…
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2026 WaterWise Garden Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water-wise front yard? The 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates stunning, water-efficient residential landscapes across Santa Barbara County. These gardens prove that conserving our most precious…
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