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Presidents' Day Holiday Observed Feb. 16 | Día de los Presidentes observado el 16 de feb.

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Helicopter Operations & Utility Upgrades in Riviera Neighborhood
Southern California Edison (SCE) will conduct critical energy grid upgrades in the Riviera Neighborhood on Friday, February 13, using helicopter operations to install five (5) new utility poles. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative…
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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Santa Barbara Police Officers Honored at the 55th Annual H. Thomas Guerry Awards
On May 8, 2025, three members of the Santa Barbara Police Department were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance.  The award is named after Santa Barbara Police Officer H. Thomas Guerry who was killed in the line…
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National Police Week & Remembrance Ceremony
The Santa Barbara Police Department is hosting a Remembrance Ceremony for National Police Week this Thursday, May 15. The ceremony will be held on the front steps of the Police Department (215 East Figueroa Street). SBPD is inviting the…
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Join the Creeks Division for Mission Creek Bridges Trail Walk Sunday, May 18
Be part of the very first community walk along our new Mission Creek Bridges Trail, a 4.0-mile route (one-way on sidewalks) from W. Gutierrez Street to Oak Park. This walk is part of the Creeks Division's Urban Creek…
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Bike Your Way with Countywide CycleMAYnia
Join the City, SBCAG, and MOVE Santa Barbara County and grab your helmet for 47-ride-inspiring CycleMAYnia 2025 activities! For the CycleMAYnia event calendar, click below on the link:
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The City is Lighting Up Green in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
The City is joining the community in “Lighting Up Green” for Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout May, buildings across Santa Barbara County will shine in lime green, the official color of mental health awareness. This campaign serves…
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NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
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Updated Paving Notice - San Andres St.
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Countywide Test of the ReadySBC Alerts System on May 15
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the County’s ReadySBC Alerts emergency notification system across all of Santa Barbara County on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The purpose of the test is…
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