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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
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Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project on Gillespie and Sola Streets
The Westside Community Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside, to Downtown. Construction began and will continue into mid-July on Gillespie Street. Work will begin on…
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Utility Billing Changes: Late Fees
The City will resume assessing late fees for past due water, sewer, and trash bills starting July 2023. Beginning September 2023, utility bills that are 60 days overdue are subject to service disconnection. To avoid paying late fees or…
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Free Seasonal Pools Open This Month
The City's two seasonal pools will be opening soon for summer. The Oak Park Wading Pool, designed for children ages 7 and under, will open on Monday, June 12. The Ortega Park Swimming Pool will open for families with children 13 and under…
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Construction Notice: Paving West Valerio Street
The City Streets Operations Division will begin paving West Valerio Street Tuesday, May 30. Crews will be grinding and milling and work in this area is expected to last until the end of June. The streets impacted will be closed between 7 a…
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Six Firefighters Graduate From City Fire Academy
The Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of six new firefighters from the academy. A graduation ceremony was held over Memorial Day Weekend. These graduates have undergone rigorous physical and mental training, preparing…
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Nine SBPD Officers Receive the Guerry Award for Superior Performance
On May 24, 2023, nine Santa Barbara Police Department law enforcement officers were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance. Officer M. Tonello - H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance:
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Second Large-Scale Trail Volunteer Day Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for another large-scale trail volunteer day to repair damage caused by the winter storms. The first event, held in April, brought out more…
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Visit SBA
Santa Barbara Airport was honored to host a Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) training event on Thursday, May 25. Guide dog puppies-in-training and volunteer "puppy raisers" participated in a specialized training exercise to teach the pups…
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53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony Invitation
On behalf of the Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime, the Santa Barbara Police Department would like to invite community members and members of the media to the 53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony today, May 24, 2023, at 4:30…
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