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MOVE Santa Barbara County is resurrecting its annual Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night) campaign. From Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7, 2025, MOVE volunteers will host evening events across the South Coast to distribute…

A Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) has been prepared following the 45-day public comment period for the Los Patos Underpass Removal Project (Project).

Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library have donated a joyful Book Bench to the Eastside Library, inspired by the children’s book Makana is a Gift and painted by a local artist.

Thursday, October 23 is Heat Pump Water Heater Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). HPWHs are 3–4 times more efficient than traditional gas water heaters and switching can reduce your home…

As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves juggling family gatherings, travel plans, and year-end responsibilities. Amid the seasonal hustle and bustle, remembering to pay bills on time can easily slip through the cracks…

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…

The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…

Santa Barbara residents Fred and Janice Maggiore are the 2025 winners of the WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest, honored for their dedication to sustainable, handcrafted landscaping. The Maggiores gradually replaced their original lawn…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the reopening of the Casa Las Palmas, a popular event venue in Chase Palm Park, following a renovation project.