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Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The City of Santa Barbara is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We offer accessible recreational programs and dedicated services to ensure all residents can fully…
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The Library’s Book to Action Event Series Explores Unique Ecology of Channel Islands
The Library received a grant from the California State Library to distribute 100 copies of Island Visions, with the hopes of inspiring environmental action and conservation. Book to Action kicks off with a Library on the Go van event…
Water Main Replacement on Olive Street
The Desal Link project will progress down Olive Street until August 2022. The City will be installing new desalination pipeline, replacing old water mains and re-paving the street. During water main replacement, properties will be…
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SBA Remediation Project Begins
Santa Barbara Airport Begins Remediation Project at 2019 C-130 Aircraft Accident Site SANTA BARBARA, CA - 3/30/2022 The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) will begin a remediation project on April 5, 2022. The project will take place on Airport…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2022 Book to Action Event Series Explores Unique Ecology of Channel Islands to Inspire Environmental Action and Conservation
Santa Barbara Public Library has received a grant from the California State Library distribute 100 copies of the featured title, Island Visions, and implement related programming, with the hopes of inspiring members of the…
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American Rescue Plan Act Funds Support Library Collections
On Tuesday, March 8, Santa Barbara City Council allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the Library’s collection budget, especially digital content.During the pandemic, the Library quickly pivoted to provide…
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Olive Street Water Main Replacement
From March to August 2022, the Desal Link project will be progressing down Olive Street to install the new desalination pipeline, replace old water mains, and re-pave the street. We are taking advantage of the Desal Link contractor being…
Serious Collision on State Street Classified as Fatal
On March 14, 2022, around 8:30 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communications Center received a report about a serious traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Broadmoor…
La Comisión Independiente de Redistritación Considerará Cuatro Mapas de Distritos Electorales en la Audiencia Comunitaria Final
La Comisión Independiente de Redistritación, ha estado trabajando con el público para ajustar las líneas de los distritos electorales de acuerdo con los cambios de población, y ha votado para reducir las opciones de los mapas a cuatro…
SBPL Partners with Women’s Economic Ventures to Provide Classes for Spanish-Speaking Childcare Providers
Since the pandemic began, 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. SBPL wants to support these burgeoning small…
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