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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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Coming Soon: Hourly Water Use Info and Leak Alerts via WaterSmart
Water customers will soon have access to a new online portal, WaterSmart, to track hourly water use, receive leak alerts, and explore resources on efficient water use. WaterSmart will be available to all customers in early 2024 and will…
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SBPL Teen Interns Host Teen Winter Ball
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Interns are inviting fellow teens in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to join us for our first-ever Winter Ball this Saturday, December 16 from 5:00-7:30 pm.  Bring your friends along to dance or…
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Expanded Bulky Item Pickup Program
Each residential address in the City of Santa Barbara with active trash and recycling service receives four large item pickups (of up to five items, boxes, or bags) each year – even renters in multi-family units! Call …
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Annual Rose Pruning Day Scheduled for January 13
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Empowering Digital Literacy at Santa Barbara Public Library
Libraries aren’t just about books; they’re about learning. That’s why at Santa Barbara Public Library, in addition to checking out books and materials, we offer classes to help the community gain the skills necessary to participate in our…
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Reminder: Land Development - 2023 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 close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 2,…
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Registration Open for Teen Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2024 Chef Apprentice Program, a free program designed to teach local high-school-aged students critical life skills as they explore the culinary arts…
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Local Choirs Perform at SBA Terminal
Santa Barbara Airport is hosting choirs from three local high schools to perform holiday themed songs on Friday, December 15 from 12-2 pm. Groups from Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara High Schools will perform inside the main…
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37th Annual Parade of Lights
On Sunday, December 10th, come enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s signature holiday events – the 37th Annual Parade of Lights. All event activities are FREE! Beginning at 3pm, families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in…
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