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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,…
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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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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
Milpas Street Holiday Lighting Project
Milpas Holiday Lighting Project Brings Joy to the Eastside
Each holiday season, the Milpas Eastside Business Association (MEBA) and dedicated community volunteers light up Milpas Street with festive cheer. The Milpas Holiday Lighting Project transforms the corridor from Canon Perdido to the…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Food for Fees
From November 12, 2025 through January 16, 2026, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by bringing non-perishable food items to any location or the Library on the Go.
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We Need Your Feedback! Use Your Voice for Safer Streets!
Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025.
Tree lighting in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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As an original Carnegie Library SBPL receives $10,000
This $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York is in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Win a Vegas Getaway on Southwest Airlines!
Are you feeling lucky? Enter to win an exciting vacation package to Las Vegas! Take SBA’s nonstop flight on Southwest Airlines®, enjoy a 3-night stay at Conrad Las Vegas, and explore all that Las Vegas has to offer! The prize package…
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