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    Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
    Now is the time for proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in Human Services and…
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    Inclement Weather Beds Activated at Casa Cacique
    In response to forecasted weather conditions, Casa Cacique has activated its Inclement Weather Bed Program to provide additional shelter options for individuals seeking a safe place to stay.25 inclement weather beds available.Open until…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 27, 2026
    On October 27, the City Council reviewed plans to optimize Information Technology (IT) services, considered updates to the City’s reserve policy, and discussed proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Residential Evictions Ordinance.
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Supporting Those Impacted by the Devastating Southern California Wildfires
Dear Community Members,Our hearts are with everyone affected by the catastrophic wildfires devastating Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Many in our Santa Barbara community have family and friends directly impacted by these fires, and we…
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Draft Water Supply Report Available for Review 
The draft of the City’s annual Water Supply Management Report is available for public review and comment. The Report summarizes the City’s water production and water use over the past water year (October 2023 – September 2024). The draft…
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2025 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for summer camps on Monday, February 3. Families can choose from more than 15 camps for children ages 4-17, with topics including art, business, engineering,…
Parks & Rec News
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What We've Done Since 2018 With Vision Zero
The Public Works and Police Departments created a preliminary list of actions in 2018 for the top priority corridors based on identified safety concerns included in the Santa Barbara Vision Zero Strategy that was adopted by City Council in…
Make Everyone Count, Point in time count 2025 Wednesday January 22 2025 5:30am - 9:00am
More Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count
More volunteers are needed for the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) countywide 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count taking place from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The Point-In…
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SB Clean Energy Offering New Rebates and Fast & Free Permitting for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Residential Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) customers in the City of Santa Barbara can now take advantage of the new Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP), an initiative designed to help customers and contractors replace gas…
Sustainability News
Left to right: Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, Enid Osborn, Perie Longo, Chryss Yost, Tracy K. Smith (United States Poet Laureate Emerita), David Starkey, Paul Willis, and Phil Taggart (Ventura County Poet Laureate Emeritus).
City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Applications Open for 2025-2027
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is now accepting applications for the next Santa Barbara Poet Laureate. 
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Green Gardener Program Spring Enrollment Opens January 7
Registration opens January 7 for the Green Gardener Program of Santa Barbara County! This free, bilingual sustainable landscaping class empowers grounds maintenance professionals and residents with the knowledge to create healthier and…
Sustainability News
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2025 Swearing-In of City Council
On January 7, 2025, the first Council meeting of the year, City Councilmembers will be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The ceremony will include the affirmation of allegiance by the Councilmembers-elect, and the presentation of…
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