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Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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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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Grazers to Visit Five City Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
A herd of 275 sheep is set to graze approximately 25 acres across five parks ahead of wildfire season. The project, led by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to…
Parks & Rec News
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SBA Employee of the Month: Mo Graham
Congratulations to SBA’s Employee of the Month for March - Maureen Graham! Maureen, also known as Mo, serves as the Airport’s Administrative Assistant. Mo was recognized for her keen attention to detail which has proven critical to…
Airport News
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Santa Barbara Public Library adds BCycle Passes to Library of Things Collection
Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to partner with Santa Barbara BCycle to expand access to their eBike share program to the Santa Barbara community. With the addition of BCycle to SBPL’s Library of Things collection, BCycle and…
Library News
State Street Advisory Committee 2023-02-16 Meeting Breakout Group 1
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Meetings – May 22 and 24
Meeting Information There are two upcoming State Street Advisory Committee meetings.
State Street News
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Public Safety Announcement - Lock Your Vehicles
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to take a moment to remind you about an important matter that affects many of us—vehicle security and preventing car theft. Every day, the Santa Barbara community relies on their vehicles to…
Public Works Urban Forestry crews plant trees on West Micheltorena Street.
50 New Trees Added to West Micheltorena Street
The City's Forestry team has completed a project to plant 50 trees along four blocks of West Micheltorena Street. The new trees, planted between State and Castillo Streets, are part of an ongoing effort to add trees to neighborhoods with…
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Library Hiring Teen Interns for Summer
The Library is offering a Summer Teen Internship, a unique and valuable opportunity for high school students to gain work experience and explore their interests in civic service, library services, or entrepreneurship. The Teen Intern…
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Santa Barbara Area Newspapers Now Digitized and Preserved!
If you’ve worked closely with microfilm collections, you probably have heard the term “vinegar syndrome.” You may have even encountered its unmistakable vinegary smell opening a cabinet of old microfilm. Vinegar syndrome is a chemical form…
Library News
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SB Maritime Museum Exhibit in SBA Terminal
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, SBA’s newest advertising partner, has a special exhibit currently on view inside the Terminal. “Marine Megatropolis” features the underwater ocean photography of Bob Evans. This collection…
Airport News
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