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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…
Sustainability News
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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…
Sustainability News
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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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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! 
Sustainability News
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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…
Airport News
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$4.2 Millon of Measure A Grant Funding is Now Available for South Coast Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to School
*Sharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments*For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is seeking grant applications until April 1 for eligible projects…
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Construction Begins on New Terminal Crosswalk
Starting February 24, Santa Barbara Airport begins work on the Terminal Crosswalk Project. This project will create an ADA-accessible pathway from the Terminal to the MTD bus stop across Moffett Place. The finished product will…
Airport News
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