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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grant Awards
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,…
Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Rendering as it is Viewed from State and Ortega
Explore the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The City of Santa Barbara and Alliance Bernstein invite community members to attend two public open houses to learn more about the proposed Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment. Attendees can drop in, explore project details, ask questions, and…
2025 NDEAM poster shows images of people with disabilities and fireworks. Says “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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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Clothes on a rack for display.
Give Used Textiles a Second Life
Instead of throwing away clothing, shoes, and other textiles, help keep them out of the landfill. The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries remind you that clean, lightly used textiles can be dropped off for…
Sustainability News
An old paint can on a shelf in a garage.
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,…
Sustainability News
Folk Orchestra performing in front of a large crowd at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell
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
Drawing of child reading between shelves
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…
The outside entrance of SBA Terminal on a sunny day.
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
Firefighters aiding emergency drill volunteer "victims" during SBA emergency drill.
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
Passengers boarding the Santa Barbara MTD 19X Express Bus.
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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