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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
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Call for Art: Vacant Window Beautification Program
Calling all Santa Barbara County artists! The new Vacant Window Beautification Program will transform empty storefronts along State Street into vibrant displays of local creativity. By turning vacant windows into welcoming visual…
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. A proclamation was presented at the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting and accepted by…
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City Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City presented a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was accepted by the Santa Barbara Police Association and Police Chief Kelly Gordon during the City Council meeting on October 1, 2024. 
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UPDATE - Barricaded Subject – 500 North Salsipuedes Street
UPDATE: 9/30/24 at 1:00 p.m. The situation in the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street has been resolved, and the male suspect has been taken into custody without further incident. Several emergency vehicles will…
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Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness
At the September 24, 2024, City Council meeting, staff provided an Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness.
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Annual Library Card Design Contest
UPDATE: The submission deadline for the annual library card design contest has passed. Thank you to all who participated.
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Santa Barbara Hosts 2024 Community Baby Shower New Parent Resource Fair
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites parents and caregivers to the annual Community Baby Shower sponsored by Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County. The Community Baby Shower will take place on State Street, between…
Library News
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One Stop Destinations on Delta
Santa Barbara Airport makes it easy to get where you need to go with 23 daily nonstops to 12 destinations. With the return of Delta Air Lines this summer, you can now get to Salt Lake City and Atlanta nonstop from SBA. From there, it's…
Airport News
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Community Meetings for Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
MEET ONLINE:Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.This session will be held online using the ZOOM platform. Participants will be able to watch the= presentation and submit questions and comments. No webcams or…
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Carrillo Street Gym Exterior Renovations Underway
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has begun exterior renovations to the Carrillo Street Gymnasium. The City Landmark was designed by architect Julia Morgan, who famously designed Hearst Castle among more than 700…
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