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    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
    Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
    52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
    The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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Front entrance of the SBA Terminal
Regional Outage Causing Ground Stop at SBA
UPDATE 7/23/25 11:10 AM: The ground stop at SBA has been lifted. The regional outage has been restored, and communications to Air Traffic Control are back up and running.FAA has cleared flight activity to resume operations, however there…
Airport News
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9-1-1 Service Restored
As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored throughout the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight…
Clay cup on wood table. The cup is labeled “Dune Coffee Roasters – City of Santa Barbara.”
Sip Sustainably This Summer and Save!
The Sustainability & Resilience Department is partnering with Dune Coffee to offer $1 off your drink when you bring in your own reusable cup, or order your drink "for here".
Sustainability News
Man washing face in sink
New California Rebates Announced for Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrades as Federal Tax Credit Set to Expire
Great news for homeowners! TECH Clean California has announced new funding available for heat pump water heater rebates, making it even easier for homeowners to upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient systems.
Sustainability News
Check presentation on July 17, 2025 attended by SBCAG Directors
Final Funding Secured to Complete Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor
$134 million award—the largest in California—completes funding for U.S. 101 through Santa Barbara and delivers major multimodal upgrades.
Magic Fish Book Cover and SBReads Logo
Santa Barbara Reads 2025: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
The wait is over, library patrons! Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to announce the SB Reads 2025 selection, and first graphic novel choice, early so that you can gear up for inspiring conversations and engaging community events.
Library News
ADA 35 – Celebrate July 26, 2025
35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to support and acknowledge the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26th, the City celebrates this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with…
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New Bicycle and E-Conveyance Safety Ordinance Now in Effect
The City of Santa Barbara adopted a new ordinance in March 2025 that outlines updated rules for safely operating bicycles and electric transportation devices (or “e-conveyances”) on public roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and shared spaces.…
Crowd at the Special City Council Meeting on July 15, 2025.
City Hosts Immigration Town Hall to Share Resources and Hear from the Community
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the City, in partnership with 805UndocuFund, held a community town hall focused on immigration at Franklin Community Center. Attendees had the opportunity to offer public comment and share local resources for…
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