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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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De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Environmental Impact Report Scoping Hearing/Period
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Palm Park Beach House (236 East Cabrillo…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, November 16!
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024Time:…
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Street Sweeping Cancelled on Monday, November 11
Street sweeping (and parking enforcement in sweeping zones) will be canceled on Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the Veterans Day holiday. The regular sweeping schedule and enforcement will resume on Tuesday,…
Sustainability News
Map of the Santa Barbara Highway 101 Corridor Improvements Project from Milpas Street undercrossing to the Fairview Avenue overcrossing
Virtual Public Information Meeting for Santa Barbara Highway 101 Corridor Improvements Project
The purpose of the project is to extend the service life and improve the ride quality of just over ten miles of existing pavement from just south of the Milpas Street undercrossing to the Fairview Avenue overcrossing. The Caltrans project…
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"Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at Santa Barbara Public Library
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen…
Library News
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Fall and Winter Camps to Keep Kids Active this Holiday Season
The Parks and Recreation Department will offer five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps to keep kids active this holiday season. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org.
Parks & Rec News
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City of Santa Barbara, CEC, and UCSB Welcome Climate Expert & National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman
The City of Santa Barbara, Community Environmental Council (CEC), and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) are thrilled to present An Evening with Climate Expert and National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman. The…
Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors while offering a gathering space for…
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19th Annual Mayor's Awards: "Access to Good Jobs for All"
On October 23, the 19th Annual Mayor's Awards celebrated National Disability Employment Month, honoring employers dedicated to hiring and supporting people with disabilities. The event's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasized the…
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