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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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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last three events had a strong turnout,…
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Sunset Sessions to Bring Music, Theatre, and Arts to Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new free community event series, Sunset Sessions.
Parks & Rec News
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Happy Birthday, Children’s Library!
Celebrate 10 Years of the Children’s Library at a Community Birthday Party on September 20.
Library News
Vacant Window Beautification Program Rendering
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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Jet Bridge Incident
UPDATE 8/27/25 at 12 PM:Following Tuesday’s incident, initial findings show this was an isolated accident that occurred while repairs were being conducted on the jet bridge. While the full investigation remains ongoing, there are no…
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Free Youth Environmental Programs for Local Schools
The City of Santa Barbara contracts with Explore Ecology to provide FREE youth education programs and field trips for local schools related to water conservation, trash, recycling, and composting, and creek and ocean water quality…
Sustainability News
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SBA Full-Scale Emergency Drill
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is hosting their triennial full-scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 7:00 AM-1:00 PM. This hands-on exercise, conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,…
Airport News
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Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
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