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Neighborhood Cleanup | Salsipuedes and Ortega Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025Time: 9…
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is hosting a FREE household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last two events had a…
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*UPDATE* Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
UPDATED NOTICE Monday, March 3rd (blue)500-700 blocks of Dolores Dr.Calle Del Oro will have accessTuesday, March 4th (red)700-800 blocks of Dolores Dr.
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Public Comment Period Extended for Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance
The Sustainability & Resilience Department has extended the public comment period for the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance to Monday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m. Interested community members are invited to review the Draft Ordinance at…
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SBPD Announces New Blue Envelope Program
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our new Blue Envelope Program, which aims to foster better communication and understanding between law enforcement and members of our neurodiverse community. …
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UPDATE: Water Main Replacement on De La Vina Street Between Micheltorena Street and Constance Avenue Starting March 17
UPDATE March 6, 2025: The water main replacement project will now begin Monday, March 17 due to weather.
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City of Santa Barbara and BCycle Reach 2 Million Miles
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is excited to announce that on February 15, 2025 our Bicycle Share Pilot Program hit a tremendous milestone: two million miles ridden on BCycle bike share bikes! 
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City Launches an Update to the Open Space Element
The City has begun updating the Open Space Element and would like to invite you to participate in the process. The Open Space Element, one of the required components of the City’s General Plan, is the blueprint for preserving and enhancing…
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Airport Receives Community Impact Award
Santa Barbara Airport was recognized at the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce 2025 Regional Business Awards on Friday, February 21. This event honors outstanding businesses and individuals who have made significant…
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