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How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Weekend Means FREE Rides on Transit
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments teams up with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Ventura County Transportation Commission to encourage sustainable travel to the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival on April 26…
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Call for Arts Workshops: Black History Month
The Library is seeking artists of all mediums to propose interactive youth activities exploring Black history and culture in a way that is accessible to families. This year, Black History Month programming will include a family event with…
Call for Arts Workshops: Black History Month
The Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting artists to submit proposals for youth and family arts activities in February 2022.
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New Library Catalog: Aspen Discovery
Santa Barbara Public Library has a new catalog called Aspen Discovery. Our new catalog makes it even easier to borrow materials from the library, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Winter Closure
All Santa Barbara Public Library locations and book drops will be closed Friday, December 24th through Monday, January 3rd. For more information on hours, visit our Locations & Hours page.
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City Sandbag Stations Open Ahead of Storm
Due to the impending storm, the City will make sandbags available to residents for free from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 13, at the City's Sandbag Station, 401 E. Yanonali St., and at Fire Station 7, located at 2411…
ReSource Center Converting Food From Your Trash into Compost and Green Energy
Did you know that organic matter (foodscraps, wet paper, etc.) from the trash is converted into compost and green energy at the new ReSource Center? Organic material like food waste and wet paper is pulled out of the trash, mixed with a…
Southern California Edison Announces Rate Increase for All Electricity Customers
Recently, Santa Barbara Clean Energy shared an announcement from Southern California Edison stating that Edison had raised its electricity rates however, City procurement rates remain unchanged. To clarify, Santa Barbara Clean…
Watch: Waterfront Regional Action Plan Tackles Homelessness Through Community Collaboration
A new plan is providing relief and hope for people who are impacted by the issue of homelessness on the Santa Barbara waterfront. In order to tackle the issue in a targeted way, SB Act facilitates a weekly Waterfront Regional Action Plan (…
Register for the Green Gardener Series
It's time to register for the free virtual spring Green Gardener class series. Perfect for maintenance gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, and anyone interested in sustainable landscaping. Spanish classes will be held on Mondays, January…
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