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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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The Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekends
The Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we implementing expanded…
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Join a City Advisory Group and Shape Your Community’s Future
Do you have a passion for making a difference? By joining one of our City Advisory Groups, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our community. Currently, we have 66 vacancies across our City Advisory Groups, and we're eager to fill them…
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Free Bulky Item Pickup Program Expanding October 1
The Sustainability & Resilience Department’s Trash & Recycling Division is pleased to announce changes to the Free Bulky Item Pickup Program. As of October 1, residents will be able to schedule four pickups a year and the program…
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Can We Reach You in Case of Unusual Activity in Your Water Account?
When we notice an unusual increase in your water use, we will attempt to contact you to alert you of a possible leak on your property. To ensure we can reach you in a timely manner, please update the phone number and email address on your…
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Halloween Adopt-a-Block Decoration Program
The City Downtown Team is thrilled to announce the launch of its spooktacular new community initiative, the Halloween Adopt-a-Block Program. The Adopt-a-Block Program invites residents, businesses, and community groups to…
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Win a Culinary Adventure to Las Vegas on Southwest!
This giveaway is now closed. The winner has been selected and received the prize. Thank you to everyone who entered!   We all know Las Vegas is famous for the bustling casinos, exciting night life, and nonstop entertainment – but…
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SBPL Distributes Free Eclipse Glasses and Hosts Related Programming
In preparation for the Solar Eclipse on the morning of October 14th, Santa Barbara Public Library will be giving out 4000 eclipse glasses and hosting educational events to help the community of Santa Barbara observe this celestial…
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"Help us make State St. Spooktacualr! Adopt-a-Block to Decorate for Halloween Apply Online Sept 18 - Oct 6"
Halloween Adopt-a-Block Decoration Program
The City of Santa Barbara’s Downtown Team is thrilled to announce the launch of its spooktacular new community initiative, the Halloween Adopt-a-Block Program!   The Adopt-a-Block Program invites residents,…
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Download the City's New App 'SB Connect'
Have you downloaded 'SB Connect?' It's the City's new app that makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town like potholes, sidewalk cracks, graffiti, and code enforcement issues. You can submit service…
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