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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,…
Public officils and safety partners gathered for a ribbon cutting on December 9, 2025
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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Se obtiene la aprobación federal de la vacuna COVID-19
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech recibió la aprobación total el 23 de agosto de 2021 por parte de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) para personas mayores de 16 años. 
Record Bikeshare Ridership in July, COVID-19 Delays
July 2021 brought record trips for Santa Barbara's Bike Share Pilot Program, with over 40,000 miles ridden and almost 10,000 total trips taken!  More dock installations are planned for this fall after COVID-19-related semiconductor…
What Does the Governor's Drought Declaration Mean for the City's Water Supplies?
Despite a dry winter and severe drought conditions statewide, the City's water supply outlook is positive as a result of its diverse water supplies. Santa Barbara's water sources include: Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar Reservoir, ocean…
Loma Alta Drive Update
In response to the Loma Alta Fire that occurred May 20, 2021, the City assessed the area for immediate and future concerns for soil displacement and debris flows. While large areas of vegetation were lost in the fire, the underlying soil…
Utility Billing Office and Online Payment Closure
The utility billing office will be closed from 4 p.m. on August 26 through 12 p.m. on August 30 to allow for an upgrade to the City's billing software. With the office closure, payment of utility bills--both online and in person--will not…
Learn About Backflow Prevention
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day.  Water distribution systems are designed to deliver water safely from the treatment plant to the customer. Unless protected with a backflow prevention assembly, unintentional water…
City Fleet Division Ranked 5th of 100 Best Fleets in the U.S.
(Video) The City's Fleet Division was recently recognized as one of the top 5 performing fleets in the entire nation by The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program, which recognizes peak-performing fleet operations. In its first ever entry…
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Santa Barbara’s Airline Terminal Marks a Decade of Service
Airport officials plan events to celebrate significant milestone Santa Barbara’s Airline Terminal Marks a Decade of Service SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 16, 2021 -- Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is celebrating the month of…
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Oficina de facturación de servicios públicos y indisponibilidad de pagos en línea – 26 al 30 de agosto
La Oficina de Facturación de Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara estará cerrada desde las 4:00 pm del jueves 26 de agosto hasta las 12:00 pm del lunes 30 de agosto para permitir una actualización al software de facturación de…
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