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    Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
    Now is the time for proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in Human Services and…
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    Inclement Weather Beds Activated at Casa Cacique
    In response to forecasted weather conditions, Casa Cacique has activated its Inclement Weather Bed Program to provide additional shelter options for individuals seeking a safe place to stay.25 inclement weather beds available.Open until…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 27, 2026
    On October 27, the City Council reviewed plans to optimize Information Technology (IT) services, considered updates to the City’s reserve policy, and discussed proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Residential Evictions Ordinance.
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2024 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for summer camps on Friday, February 2. Families can choose from dozens of camps for children ages 4-17, with topics including art, business, engineering…
Parks & Rec News
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Madres Unidas
Los programas de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara (SBPL, por sus siglas en inglés) no son creados únicamente por el personal de la biblioteca, sino que nacen de la colaboración con nuestra comunidad.
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Register for Community Meeting!
The City of Santa Barbara will hold both an online and open-house public meeting to review the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project), which will provide safe pedestrian and…
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Wastewater Bug Spotlight: Crawling Ciliate
Crawling ciliates are small protozoa named for hair-like protrusions that cover their bodies. These “hairs,” called cilia, which is Latin for eyelash, enable the ciliates to climb over clumps of bacteria at El Estero Water Resource Center…
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New City Connection Episode
Explore the 'SB Connect' App designed to improve resident engagement with city services, learn about the Westside Community Paseos project enhancing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and get valuable insights into our street sweeping…
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Annual Volunteer Rose Pruning Day This Saturday
Join the Parks and Recreation Department this Saturday at Mission Historical Park for their annual Rose Pruning Day. A January tradition for almost 40 years, volunteers are invited to spend the morning pruning the 1-acre garden in…
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City Crews Restore Waterfront After High Surf Event
On December 28, 2023, the City of Santa Barbara’s waterfront was hit by powerful high surf posing a threat to beachgoers and coastal infrastructure. The impact on the Santa Barbara waterfront was particularly felt in the harbor business…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Applications for Teen Advisory Board
Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to announce the relaunch of the library’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) in January 2024. This exciting initiative was reformed to encourage teenagers to take an active role in their community and to…
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Average Unit-size Density Incentive Program Made Permanent
In December 2023, the City Council amended the Average Unit-size Density Incentive Program (AUD Program) to make it into the City’s permanent multi-unit housing program by eliminating the Program’s expiration date (Ordinance 6129). The…
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