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DigEplan News Item photo shows person on laptop to promote the new electronic plan review software
New Building Permit Revision Submittal Process Launching March 4
A permit revision is an update to an issued building permit that reflects changes to approved plans or project details, ensuring your project stays accurate and compliant.  To make applying for revisions easier and improve plan…
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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Introducing Sustainably SBPL Programming Series
Santa Barbara Public Library is one of fifteen California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the State Library to support projects focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community engagement for…
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N Soledad St) on Thursday, January 11, at 1 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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Digital Materials @ the Library
Behind the Scenes: How do library copies of ebooks and digital audiobooks work?Did you know that SBPL provides access to tens of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and other items through our Digital Library? Find out more about our largest…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training on January 4, 5, and 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for volunteers interested in supporting struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program at the…
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Beach Hazard, Coastal Flood Advisory & High Surf Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Hazard Message on Thursday December 27, 2023.
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November Employee of the Month and Team of the Quarter
Congratulations are in order to the SBA Custodial Team, who were recently recognized as Team of the Quarter, and their supervisor, David DePonce, who was awarded Employee of the Month for November!
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SBPL 2023 Year in Review
We hope you had a fantastic 2023! It's been a big year for SBPL and we want to share some highlights as well as a sneak peek of some exciting plans for 2024! 
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Holiday Service Delay & Extra Waste Collection
One day holiday service delays this year. Christmas and New Year's holidays fall on Monday, therefore there will be a one-day service delay for Residential and Commercial pickups December 25th through January 6th. Please call MarBorg for…
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Two New Fire Engines Enhance City's Emergency Response
The Fire Department is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its emergency response capabilities with the addition of two state-of-the-art fire engines acquired through a new lease-purchase agreement program. Equipped with…
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