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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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Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids – Adult Students are Eligible for Scholarships to Career Online High School through Santa Barbara Public Library
SBPL’s mission is to support access to education for all ages. For those who didn’t graduate from high school and don’t feel that a traditional GED program meets their needs, the Library offers Career Online High School, a free program in…
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Stay Safe on State
Be SAFE ON STATE: All road users are encouraged to be alert, stop at red lights, keep a safe distance, watch your speeds, and be respectful. Watch here.
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Application Period Open for Fire and Police Commission
Santa Barbara citizens are encouraged to apply to become a part of the five-member Fire and Police Commission during a special recruitment. The application deadline is 5 p.m., on November 10, 2022.  The Commission is tasked with…
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Traffic Tuesday - Drive Safe!
VIP Marshall (Volunteer in Policing) assisting officers with traffic control during a recent collision. Officer Powell took it upon himself to help with debris cleanup to get the roadway open sooner. Traffic Tuesday reminder! Many…
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Green Bike Lane Removal Work to Take Place on State Street
Expect significant traffic control, detours and delays at State Street intersections from Ortega Street to Victoria Street on October 20-21. The City will remove the temporary green bike lane pavement markings along this corridor. Read…
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Weekly Food Distribution
Every week, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County partner to provide free fresh produce and healthy groceries to the community through mobile pantries and mobile farmers markets…
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Plaza del Mar Band Shell Secures Grant Funding To Move Forward With Restoration
The project to restore the Band Shell at Plaza del Mar, one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks, has secured critical grant funding to continue the planned restoration. The structure, originally constructed in 1919, long served as a cultural…
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Webinar Recordings Available for Castillo Undercrossing Planning Effort:
Public Works staff hosted an online webinar on October 6, and an in-person meeting on October 8, to receive community feedback about the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements planning effort. Staff…
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There is nothing scarier than missing your flight!
Arrive Early & Be Prepared - The early morning hours are busiest at SBA. 👻
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