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900-1100 Blocks of State Street lined with palm trees and American flags, featuring shops and crosswalks.
Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
The City has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices documents for public review. The plan is designed to reflect community priorities and guide future improvements to shape downtown Santa Barbara for all to enjoy now,…
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City of Santa Barbara Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
On April 21, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara will file the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), as required by the City Charter. The recommended budget…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Celebrates National Library Week 2026
Find Your Library Joy April 19 through April 26.Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 19-26, with a joyful lineup of events, programs, and local partnerships that highlight the many…
Teens gathered at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on the Library Plaza
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Job & Volunteer Fair
Calling all teens! Discover your next opportunity at Santa Barbara Public Library’s annual Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 15. Meet directly with local businesses and representatives from a wide range of employers and…
United’s 737 Max 8 departing Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Launch of Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes.
A bus traveling through the Carrillo intersection with pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross.
Carrillo Street: Modified Traffic Pattern Starting April 13
Beginning Monday, April 13, crews will install a large asphalt art mural at the intersection of Carrillo and State Streets as part of the Asphalt Art Initiative. The intersection will remain open throughout the project, with modified…
Bohnett Park
City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Community Development Week
The City of Santa Barbara is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Community Development Week from April 6 to 10, recognizing the vital role of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships…
Volunteers help improve trail conditions with tools.
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Repair Trails in Parma Park After Rainy Winter Season
Volunteers will learn about trail restoration while helping address damage and overgrowth caused by winter storms.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer…
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La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture at Santa Barbara Public Library
Viva Italia! This April, the Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian piazza as La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture makes its debut. Taking place over three days, Friday, April 10, through Sunday,…
Kid’s World Playground surrounding trees.
Kid’s World Playground to Close for Maintenance
The community-built, all-wood structure requires special maintenance every two years to withstand the elementsKid’s World, the 8,000-square-foot wooden playground within Alameda Park, will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from…
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