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    Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
    Now is the time for proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in Human Services and…
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    Inclement Weather Beds Activated at Casa Cacique
    In response to forecasted weather conditions, Casa Cacique has activated its Inclement Weather Bed Program to provide additional shelter options for individuals seeking a safe place to stay.25 inclement weather beds available.Open until…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 27, 2026
    On October 27, the City Council reviewed plans to optimize Information Technology (IT) services, considered updates to the City’s reserve policy, and discussed proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Residential Evictions Ordinance.
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Melinda Palacio to be Appointed as 2023-2025 Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is pleased to announce that Santa Barbara City Council is anticipated to install Melinda Palacio as Santa…
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Celebrate National Library Week!
Celebrate National Library Week with Santa Barbara Public Library April 23-29th. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and…
Library News
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Rep. Carbajal Delivers $1.5M to Renovate Dwight Murphy Field
Congressman Salud Carbajal visited Dwight Murphy Field last week to highlight the federal Community Project Funding he secured to help fund the park's upcoming full-scale renovation. In addition to creating a high-quality sports facility…
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City's Bicycle Share Pilot Program Reaches Goal of 250 Electric Bikes
At the beginning of April, BCycle, the City’s bicycle share operator, completed installation of the initial goal for the Bicycle Share Pilot Program: 250 pedal-assist electric bikes and 500 docks in service at 86 different bike share…
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Abandoned Turtles Relocated from Park to Rescue
86 red-eared sliders have been relocated from Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden to the Turtle and Tortoise Rescue in Arroyo Grande. They will be included in a new outdoor exhibit at the five-acre sanctuary to educate children and adults…
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$1.5M in Federal Funding Secured for Dwight Murphy Field Renovation
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the receipt of $1,500,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the
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Hiring Event: United Ground Express
United Ground Express is hiring at SBA! Stop by their hiring event on Wednesday, April 19 at SBA’s Visitors Center (45 Hartley Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93117). They’ll be there from 9 AM-3 PM to offer jobs on-the-spot for customer service…
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April is Fair Housing Month
The federal Fair Housing Act ensures equal access to housing regardless of your race, color, national origin, familial status, sex, disability or religion. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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Convenient Parking for Local Events
So many fun, local events are happening this month, fill up that social calendar and make parking a breeze. The Public Works Downtown Team took the guesswork out of it; check out this informative flyer with the most convenient…
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