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Upcoming Disabled Access & Code Changes Forum
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
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Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday, June 8
The Sustainability & Resilience Department's Clean Community Division and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Santa Barbara City College's…
Sustainability News
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Applications Now Open for the 92nd Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the annual El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade), a cherished family-friendly event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The parade, now…
Parks & Rec News
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Pruning and Removal of Select Anapamu Street Italian Stone Pines to Begin Next Month
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will remove five Italian stone pines on East Anapamu Street after a comprehensive assessment identified the aging trees as a threat to public safety. Several of the remaining trees will…
Parks & Rec News
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Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve, the City’s most highly trafficked open space park. The park’s coastal bluffs offer…
Parks & Rec News
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SBA and UC Santa Barbara Athletics is Skybound with New Partnership
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to announce the new Advertising & Community Partnership with UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Athletics. This partnership will support community engagement through advertising and event recognition both at the SBA…
Airport News
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, May 18th!
Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Cleanup Event! No need to sign up. If you have time, grab some litter pickers or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood in a couple…
Sustainability News
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Survey to Rank Design Concepts for Site of Franceschi House Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on four proposed design concepts for the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Parks & Rec News
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Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
Parks & Rec News
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