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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 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 be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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Central Library Closed Due to Construction from March 31 to April 4
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central Library will be closed March 31, 2023 through April 4, 2023 due to construction projects. Asbestos abatement will be conducted as part of the new ADA elevator construction and lower level remodel and…
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Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan Available for Review: CDBG and HOME Funds for HUD-Eligible Activities
PUBLIC NOTICE: In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action…
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Telsa Megapack Batteries Delivered to Cater Water Treatment Plant
Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered to the City's Cater Water Treatment Plant on March 16, 2023. These battery systems will provide power backup to the City’s water treatment plant, while they also help manage demand on the electricity…
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Library Invites Businesses to Participate in Promotions for National Library Week
As part of a campaign celebrating National Library Week, the Library is inviting local businesses to show their support by offering a special promotion to customers that show their library card when making a purchase. Not only is this a…
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Meet Kundai Chikowero, Santa Barbara County’s First Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara County’s Youth Poet Laureate Program, Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to host a poetry workshop led by Kundai Chikowero. Passionate about social justice, Kundai’s workshop will focus on how…
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Torii Gate Garden Restoration Completed at Shoreline Park
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation staff have completed work on the Shoreline Park Torii Gate Garden Restoration Project. The donation-funded project was a collaboration between the Parks and Recreation…
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Find Your Next Career Opportunity at the State Street Job Fair on April 19
Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the State Street Job Fair on April 19 from 3 - 5 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the Santa…
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SBA February Employee of the Month: Teanna Herrera
SBA’s February Employee of the Month has been award to Teanna Herrera, Senior Engineering Tech! Teanna was selected for providing departmental IT coordination and support for a variety of programs.
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SBPL’s Guide to Requesting a Zip Book
Have you tried Zip Books yet? Since 2017, over 1,600 unique SBPL users have borrowed almost 3,700 books through this program, and you can, too! This grant funded program sponsored by the California State Library allows SBPL the…
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