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On Monday, August 21, 2023, the City and the MIG consulting team will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee on the visions, concepts, and thematic placemaking interventions for the State Street Promenade, with a…

The City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Program was established in 2005 to inspire and remind the local community of the power and beauty of poetry and the spoken word. SBPL serves as the “home” of the Poet Laureate by facilitating free,…

Make a difference in someone’s life — become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

The City recently launched its Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program. The 12-month pilot program was funded by the City Council with the goal to increase enforcement of illegal short-term rentals and gain a better understanding of…

UC Santa Barbara’s ACE Partnership Award honors campus-community collaborations that are empowering and transformative. This year’s 2023 recipient is the City’s Bilingual Public Outreach Coordinator, Liliana Encinas. The UCSB community…

Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continues to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…

Los Baños del Mar will be closed for routine maintenance from Saturday, 8/19 through Sunday, 8/27. The historic 50-meter beachside pool will be drained and refilled and the expansion lines will be replaced. This is a preventative…

United Ground Express is hiring at SBA! Stop by their hiring event on Wednesday, August 9 at SBA’s Visitors Center (45 Hartley Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93117). They’ll be there from 9 AM-3 PM to talk to candidates and offer jobs on the…

As the City prepares for a week of festivities, honoring the rich cultural heritage and cherished traditions of Old Spanish Days, our top priority remains the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. We kindly urge everyone to…