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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Upcoming Paving Project on Coast Village Road Starting September 8
Starting Sunday night, September 8th, at 6:00 p.m., Coast Village Road will undergo roadway paving from Olive Mill Road to Hot Springs Road. This work includes grinding off the existing asphalt and overlaying with new asphalt. The paving…
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Pre-Construction Paving Notice - Carrillo Street
  The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a portion of Carrillo Street starting early September 2024 and is anticipated to be completed late…
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Paving San Miguel Ave. & Shoreline Drive
On Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th
Paving Area Map - Las Ondas & San Miguel Ave.
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
During the week of August 19th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Las Ondas and San Miguel Avenue.  
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Celebrate National Dog Day in Santa Barbara
Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!
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City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
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Upcoming Paving Project on Chapala Street Starting August 26
Starting Monday, August 26 at 7:00 a.m., new asphalt pavement will be installed along Chapala Street, from U.S. Highway 101 to Sola Street. The work will begin on the 300 block of Chapala Street, with one block being paved each day. This…
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Coming Soon – Electronic Plan Review Software
Coming September 9th!  The City is pleased to introduce—DigEplan—a new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page…
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Second Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…
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