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Major Storm Forecasted: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the current Major Storm Forecast for Santa Barbara County, including Free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
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…
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Webinar Recording and Upcoming In-Person Community Meeting
If you missed the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan online webinar, please join us in person on Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at La Cumbre Junior High, 2255 Modoc Road,…
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SBPL Offers 10+ Storytimes Each Week
From newborns to kids ready to start elementary school, Santa Barbara Public Library offers an early literacy class tailored to meet their developmental needs. But our storytimes aren’t just for the benefit of little ones – they all offer…
Library News
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Leadbetter Beach Park Reopens After Major Turf Renovation and Additional Improvements
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Leadbetter Beach Park after a 12-week closure for park improvements. The project included the park’s first turf renovation since its development in 1965. It required a…
Parks & Rec News
Harbor Dredging Complet
Harbor Dredging Completed
The City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department works closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers to keep the Federal Channel of the Santa Barbara Harbor open for safe boating. The Federal Government funds the dredging operations at…
Volunteers work on rose bushes as Mission Historical Park
Rose Pruning Day Draws Record-Breaking Turnout
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday.January 13, 2024, at Mission Historical Park. This year's event drew a record-breaking turnout, with 150 volunteers of all ages and…
Parks & Rec News
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SB Roasting Company Now Available at SBA
Good news, coffee fans: Santa Barbara Airport is now proudly serving Santa Barbara Roasting Company!
Airport News
Community leaders and members cut a ribbon in front of a new playground at Eastside Park
Ribbon Cutting Marks Reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park after a multi-phase park improvement project.
Parks & Rec News
A group of people pull a rope attached to an Alaska Airlines plane at the Santa Barbara Airport.
Plane Pull Returns to SBA on March 2
Alpha Resource Center’s third annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport on Sat
Airport News
Junior Lifeguard bear crawls across the sand in a relay competition
2024 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for summer camps on Friday, February 2. Families can choose from dozens of camps for children ages 4-17, with topics including art, business, engineering…
Parks & Rec News
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