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Public Focus Group to Discuss Outdoor Recreation in Santa Barbara
In partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department, the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) at California State Parks is hosting a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) public focus…
Parks & Rec News
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2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN). During the hearing,…
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State Street Master Plan Progress Report: September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, September 17, City Council with receive a progress report for the State Street “Create State” Master Plan and provide direction on the recommended Grand Paseo design framework. City Council will also receive an update on a…
State Street News
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Celebrate Santa Barbara’s 25th Annual Creek Week September 21-28!
The community is invited to join the City of Santa Barbara Creek Restoration and Water Quality Division in celebrating Creek Week, from Saturday, September 21 through Saturday, September 28. Creek Week is an annual opportunity for…
Sustainability News
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Community Meetings for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
MEET ONLINE:Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., via ZOOMClick here to register for the meeting.Habra interpretación en Español.
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September is National Preparedness Month
During National Preparedness Month, recognized annually in September, every community member is encouraged to take a few steps towards being better prepared for the next disaster. Preparing can start with these important steps: 
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SB Clean Energy Expands Residential EV Program
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) expanded its Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Program on Thursday, September 5. The program will continue to offer rebates for residential SBCE customers (which includes most City of Santa Barbara…
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LIVE – Electronic Plan Review Software
The City is pleased to announce—DigEplan—our new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience is now live. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page numbering, password protection, and…
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Public Lands Day Event Aims to Prepare Rattlesnake Trail for Winter Season
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for a morning of trail restoration on National Public Lands Day, an annual observance when volunteers across the country work together to…
Parks & Rec News
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