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Participant dances at the Adapted Recreation Spring Fling
Adapted Valentine's Day Dance Welcomes All Abilities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
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Drafts Available for Review – Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) Guidelines for Archaeological Resources and Guidelines for Historic Resources
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft updates to the Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) Guidelines for Archaeological Resources and MEA Guidelines for Historic Resources. These documents, published separately,…
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Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Central Library
Free activities, performances, snacks, prizes, and Chinese books for all families big and small!
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Paving - Island View Dr. and Surf View Dr.
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving part of the Alta Mesa neighborhood from Tuesday, January 21st through Thursday, January 23rd impacting Island View Drive and Surf View Drive with road closures.…
MTD Transit Center in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara MTD Asks Public to Weigh in on a Proposed Fare Structure Change
On behalf of Santa Barbara MTD - MTD has kicked off a public outreach process seeking input from the public on a proposed adjustment to MTD’s bus fare structure. MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the…
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Elects New Leaders for 2025
Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse is elected Chair. County Supervisor Roy Lee, Buellton Mayor David Silva, Lompoc Mayor James Mosby, and Solvang Mayor David Brown join the Board as new members. 
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Grants Offered to Support Local National Bike Month Events
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) now accepts applications for funding of up to $500 per activity to celebrate and promote biking as part of CycleMAYnia Bike Month.
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Public Meetings to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Authorizing Changes to the Falcon Launch Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base
On behalf of Vandenberg Space Force Base - The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with:
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Survey Results Regarding the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
The City held online (video recording) and in-person community enga
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