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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
carrillo Intersection
Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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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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SBA's Newly Painted Piano
As part of the Pianos on State program, SBA is happy to have it's freshly painted piano back in the building! This year's design is titled "Bunnies in the Sun," by Sharyn Chan (@_artbear_). Thank you for the wonderful painting artistry,…
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State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street Bikes Pedestrians August 2022 News Crop
Upcoming Joint Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission Meeting – October 14
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the State Street Master Plan and discuss the past, present, and future condition of…
State Street News
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Booth Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents of the County…
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Library Art Show
The Library’s Art Show, Through Many Windows: A World Reimagined, is available to view at the Central Library throughout the month of October.  Inspired by this year’s SB Reads title, The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin, local…
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Eight New Police Officers Sworn In
Chief Kelly Gordon swore in eight new police officers last week, including six academy graduates and two lateral officers. Many of these new officers are Santa Barbara County natives and come from law enforcement families. The six…
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Thousand Steps Reopened After Safety Repairs and Improvements
Thousand Steps has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements to the popular landmark, which serves as one of three public beach access…
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Seeking Additional Artisans Before Holidays
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is seeking additional artisans to join the beachfront open-air market before the busy holiday season begins.
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