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Mission Poetry Reading
The Mission Poetry Series Kicks Off 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to attend the first poetry reading of the 14th season of The Mission Poetry Series in the Faulkner Gallery at Central Library at 40 E Anapamu on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1 PM. The…
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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…
Library News
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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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