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Footbridge at Arroyo Burro Open Space with sun behind trees.
Arroyo Burro Open Space Volunteer Event
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
Sustainability News
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Downtown Window Beautification Program Showcases Local Art
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, has launched an ongoing initiative, the…
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2026 WaterWise Garden Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water-wise front yard? The 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates stunning, water-efficient residential landscapes across Santa Barbara County. These gardens prove that conserving our most precious…
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Construction Underway on Salsipuedes Street at Cota Street
Effective March 9th, Salsipuedes Street is closed to thru traffic 24/7 at Cota Street through end of May due to construction operations. Lash Construction is currently working on concrete and drainage improvements at this intersection as…
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Water Main Replacement Project: Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Closure at Sycamore Creek Bridge
The City of Santa Barbara will begin the final phase of construction on a water main replacement project on Alameda Padre Serra (APS) and surrounding streets starting Monday, March 23. Due to the narrow width of APS and size of the…
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Welcome Library on the Go 2.0!
Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the arrival of its second Library on the Go mobile outreach vehicle. Celebrate the arrival of our second van on March 25 at Central Library! We can’t wait to see you there.
Library News
A crowd of patrons at the Children's Resource Fair
Children’s Resource Fair
Join us on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Sunday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a community event that will connect families with resources for childcare, TK registration, education, and parenting support.
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SCE Working on electrical pole Road Closed
Respond to SCE Survey on Power Outages and Climate Impacts
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Southern California Edison (SCE) are seeking community input on power outages and climate-related impacts across the Central Coast. 
Sustainability News
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Type 1 Diabetes Education & Screen and Treat Initiative
Join us at Eastside Library on March 24 from 2:30-4:30pm and take this proactive step toward your family’s well-being by attending this welcoming and educational session led by the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. Free Type 1 Diabetes…
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