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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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Trolley Pilot Project
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, Visit Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the City have teamed up to launch the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley pilot project. This innovative initiative gives both visitors and…
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Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de Los Niños
The Parks and Recreation Department has installed fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The lower westside neighborhood park now features two cardio climbers and a multigym with 8 different exercise stations for a full-body workout.…
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SBA's Angi Daus Elected to SWAAAE Board of Directors
SBA is proud to announce that Angi Daus, Airport Marketing Supervisor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). SWAAAE is a chapter of the nationwide…
Airport News
DE LA GUERRA PLAZA - CONCEPTUAL DRAWING
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project -Latest Concept Plan
After two postponements, the De La Guerra Revitalization Project latest concept plan will be heard at the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday, August 2nd.  The item is scheduled to be heard at approximately 4:00 PM.  If…
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SBA Employee of the Month: Scott Heffelfinger
Congratulations to Scott Heffelfinger, SBA’s Employee of the Month for May! Scott serves as an Operations Specialist within the Operations Division at SBA. Scott has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, professionalism, and…
Airport News
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Anacapa Street Library Book Return Moving
To keep our patrons and staff safe, the Library Book Return in front of the Courthouse on Anacapa Street will be removed on Monday, August 7. Additional Books Returns have been installed on Anapamu Street between State and Anacapa Streets…
Library News
Fitness equipment at Parque de los Niños
Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de los Niños
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has completed a project to install fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The project aims to provide new recreational opportunities within the small lower…
Parks & Rec News
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Meet Catalina, SBPL's Spanish Outreach Coordinator
Serving the Spanish-speaking community is critical to Santa Barbara Public Library’s mission. For SBPL to shape our programming with a focus on the most urgent needs of this community, we needed to engage directly with Spanish speakers to…
Library News
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Need Help Paying Your Water Bill? Apply for Assistance!
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to City customers in need of bill assistance. LIHWAP is a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current…
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