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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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Construction Continues for Westside Community Paseos Project
Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, which is providing strong walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside to Downtown, is continuing on the 600 block of West Micheltorena Street and will…
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First Large-Scale Trail Volunteer Day Announced After Heavy Winter Storms
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day following the winter storms that left many of the area’s trails badly damaged. Volunteers of…
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Santa Barbara Public Library and PlayFest Santa Barbara Announce 2023 Reading and Workshop
PlayFest Santa Barbara, under the Artistic Direction of R. Michael Gros, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library presents the Tenth Annual Festival of New Plays. The staged reading of Jon Klein’s Honoree Play, Faithless…
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Alameda Park Bandstand Repairs Underway
After weeks of weather delays, repairs are underway at the Alameda Park Bandstand, one of Santa Barbara’s oldest public entertainment venues. The designated City Landmark was built in 1888, after residents petitioned for its creation, and…
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SBPL Supports Business and Entrepreneurs with Specialty Databases
 
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Garden Contest Winner 2022
WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout the County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30!  If you're…
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State Street Job Fair
The Library invites job seekers to the State Street Job Fair on Wednesday, April 19. This unique job fair will be hosted on the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street between Ortega and Canon Perdido. Job seekers will have the opportunity to…
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Public Meetings for Lower Eastside Pedestrian/Bicycle U.S. Highway 101 Overcrossing Concepts
Please join us online or in person to learn about design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing between the Lower Eastside and Dwight Murphy Field. These concepts are part of the Lower Eastside Community…
Staff and volunteers help plant new Blue Atlas Cedar at Torii Gate Garden
Torii Gate Garden Restoration Completed at Shoreline Park
In collaboration with neighborhood groups, Parks and Recreation staff restored elements of the garden's original Japanese design using landscaping better suited for the area's shady, low-water conditions. The project was funded by…
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