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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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Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel is here! Please be prepared to arrive earlier than normal during peak times, and follow these helpful tips to make sure your next trip is easy and stress-free:ARRIVALArrive 2 hours early, especially during…
Airport News
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Emergency Storm Parking Activated
The City has activated FREE Emergency Storm Parking from November 13 to November 16, for residents in flood-prone areas at City Lot 2. Registration is open! Unregistered vehicles will be charged standard rates.
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Major Storm Forecast: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
Last Updated on November 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. PSTThe City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the Santa Barbara County Mid November 2025 Major Storm, including…
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You’re Invited to Attend an Environmental Impact Review Meeting for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two upcoming City-hosted public meetings to learn about the Project and the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Environmental Impact…
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Call for Proposals: Referral-Based Navigation Center Services
The City of Santa Barbara (“City”) is requesting proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations and community-based providers (and/or collaborations) to operate a referral-based Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center in…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | Cacique St. & Alisos St. ⁠
Join us for our last neighborhood cleanup of 2025! ⁠Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.⁠Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025⁠Time: 9:00 a.m. to…
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Street Sweeping Canceled: November 11
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Tuesday, November 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday. There will be no make-up day or changes to the schedule.Regularly scheduled sweeping…
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This Holiday Season, Don't Clog with FOG
Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates pipe blockages over time (both on your property and under the streets). FOG buildup can clog an entire pipeline, causing sewer overflows that could result in…
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2026 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…
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