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EQ25 A City Transformed. Commemorate, Educate, Prepare.
The Great Quake Centennial
The 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake offers a moment to honor the lives lost, reflect on the city’s resilience, and learn how to better prepare for future disasters. The Great Quake & Day of Remembrance on June 28…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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Expanded Public Service Hours at City Hall and Public Counters
Starting Monday, October 7, the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce expanded service hours at City Hall and various public counters to better serve the needs of residents and businesses. These extended hours will offer increased…
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Paving Notice - Braemar Ranch Ln and Calle Las Caleras
Paving Schedule:Wednesday, October 9th:400-600 blocks of Calle Las Caleras
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization on Del Oro Avenue
  Paving Schedule: Monday, October 7th:
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Halloween Dance for People of All Abilities Set for October 25
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual all-inclusive Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
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Land Development Permit Center Lobby Hours Extended
To better align in-person service hours across the City organization, walk-in counter hours for the Land Development Permit Center at 630 Garden Street are being extended on Wednesdays until 5:00 p.m. (instead of 12:00 noon). This will be…
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Raíces y sueños call for vendors
Santa Barbara Public Library invites local Hispanic and Hispanic background community member artists who would like to reserve a vendor booth at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on November 9, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to sell…
Library News
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Construction Updates
As construction progresses at SBPL locations, please return here for the latest information regarding closures or changes at all of our branches. We look forward to inviting you into revitalized spaces very soon!
Library News
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Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Kicks Off This Fall
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host it's popular Adapted Recreation Bowling Program again this year!
Parks & Rec News
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, October 12!
Join the City's Clean Community Division and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform the neighborhood. 🌎Date: Saturday,…
Sustainability News
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