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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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Creek Week is Almost Here
The City's Creek Week is coming up September 17 – 24. Don't miss out on a full week of fun and educational talks, tours, and volunteer events. Learn about our creeks, watersheds, and ocean, and what you can do to help protect them. View…
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road
Eucalyptus Hill Road Paving Notice
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road. Work will start in early September and is anticipated to be completed later in the month. During the paving, streets will be closed to…
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SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
The Library is offering paid internship positions for teenagers at the Central and Eastside Libraries. There are two tracks to choose from, Library Services Support or Teen Entrepreneurship Track. Both will culminate in a capstone and…
2022 National Preparedness Month "Protect Your Legacy"
September is National Preparedness Month
This year’s National Preparedness Month 2022 Theme is: A Lasting Legacy. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often. Start by making a plan before…
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SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
Santa Barbara Public Library is offering paid internship positions for teens at the Central and Eastside Libraries. Over the course of two years, SBPL will recruit teens for five seasonal cohorts of five interns. 
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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Survey
The City of Santa Barbara’s Building & Safety Division is seeking your input with the Triennial Construction Code Adoption process.  Every three years, the State amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes.…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Partners with Women’s Economic Ventures to Provide Business Classes for Childcare Providers
Many working families are using a combination of friends, family, and neighbor caregivers to piece together care for their young children before they begin school. The pandemic has made the need for more childcare options for families even…
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Chapala Street Vision Zero Project Update
The week of August 22, the City will be paving Chapala and Arrellaga Streets as part of the Chapala Street Vision Zero Project. Vision Zero is the City’s goal to eliminate traffic collisions, reducing serious or fatal injuries. About…
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The Library Invites Local Students to Participate in the Santa Barbara Reads Science Fair
The Library invites local students, ages eight to 18, to submit science fair experiments or projects to be featured in the October 2022 Science Fair, as part of Santa Barbara Reads programming. This year’s featured title for SB Reads…
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