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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
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…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Paving Notice for the Eastside Neighborhood
Starting Monday, March 11th, 2024, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Distributes Free Eclipse Glasses and Hosts Related Programming
In preparation for the partial solar eclipse on the morning of April 8th, Santa Barbara Public Library will be giving out eclipse glasses starting on March 18th. Library staff will give out eclipse glasses at Eastside Library, Montecito…
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Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training Offered to Improve Community’s Water Safety
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s overall water safety. While typical lifeguard training…
Parks & Rec News
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City of Santa Barbara Opens 16 Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in Ortega Parking Garage
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department are proud to announce the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers hosted at a City facility.
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SBPL Introduces Hublets
The Santa Barbara Public Library is bringing you new, family-friendly technology to try out! We are so excited to introduce our brand-new Hublets. Hublets are tablets that you can check out with your library card for use inside the Central…
Library News
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge March: Connect with Nature
Why?Connecting with nature is good for our mental health, and provides great opportunities for learning and exercise outdoors. Nature also connects us with others in our community. Santa Barbara is an incredible place to…
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East Beach Habitat Restoration Project Installation Milestone
The City of Santa Barbara completed plant installation for the East Beach Habitat Restoration Project (Project). The Project involved the removal of non-native ice plant and the installation of 3,200 Central Coast native plants restoring 1…
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New! Online Building Permit Inspection Requests
Starting March 5, 2024, Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive…
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Parking Improvements: Arrive Early and Be Prepared
Starting March 4, parking lot improvements will be taking place at Santa Barbara Airport and may lead to periodic lane closures and increased traffic. This activity will be rotating throughout all three parking lots (Short Term, Long Term…
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