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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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City Receives $1.26 Million Grant to Research Microplastic Pollution Prevention
Microplastics are small plastic fibers, about the size of a pencil eraser, found on our streets, creeks and ocean. The project, “Clean Streets, Clean Seas: Innovating Public Works to Intercept Microplastics in Urban Runoff,” will provide…
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Forestry Program Celebrates Arbor Day at Local Schools
Last week, staff from the City's Urban Forestry program visited local elementary schools to celebrate Arbor Day. Students from kindergarten through sixth grade learned about the importance of protecting our urban forest and helped plant…
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Historic Preservation Month and Santa Barbara Received Preservation and Planning Awards
May is Historic Preservation Month and a perfect time to celebrate Santa Barbara’s leadership in historic preservation. 
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Low-Cost Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs Offered This Summer
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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The Mission Poetry Series Wraps its 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
The 14th season of the Mission Poetry Series closes with an in-person reading on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. in partnership with Santa Barbara Public Library.
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REAL ID Extension Reminder
REMINDER: The REAL ID enforcement deadline has been extended by 24 months. Beginning May 7, 2025, all passengers will need a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights. To learn more, visit https://www.dhs.gov…
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Globally, one in seven people live with a disability - and many of those are non-visible. This spring, SBA is joining 200 airports across the world to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to passengers. By wearing a Sunflower…
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Library Plaza Construction Update April 29 2023
Santa Barbara Public Library Construction Update: Central Library Closed May 8-11 and Anapamu Entrance Closed until Further Notice
The construction project at Central Library is progressing to a new phase this spring! Central Library will be temporarily closed May 8-11, 2023, due to scheduled work on the ADA elevator project. The construction work will impact air…
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City Forestry Program Celebrates Arbor Day at Local Schools
In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program held tree-planting events across local school campuses this week. The events aimed to provide interactive learning experiences to educate children about the…
Parks & Rec News
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