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On December 11, the City Council approved a process to fill the anticipated City Council District 6 vacancy created by Councilmember Gregg Hart’s election to the County Board of Supervisors.
The City received $6.78 million in sales tax revenues during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. This includes approximately $1 million in late payments from the state that relate to last fiscal year.
The Airport was recently gifted an original oil painting created by artists who participate in PathPoint’s community integration services.
In response to requests at recent public meetings, the City has released a detailed explanation of the site selection process for the new Santa Barbara Police Station.
After an extensive national recruitment process, Eric Nickel has been appointed as Fire Chief. Selected from a pool of 36 applicants, Chief Nickel will oversee the Fire Department’s $28 million budget and 106 employees in eight fire stations, effective January 14, 2019.
The Police Department has received a $330,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program.
Santa Barbara Airport is continuing its reputation for stress-free, seamless travel for all holiday travelers with three new carriers and as many new direct destinations, the seasonal energy will be particularly abundant this year.
Enthusiastic, patient, and committed adult volunteers are needed to tutor learners in the Library’s free Adult Literacy Program. Tutors help local adults learn basic through advanced literacy skills, build work readiness, study for the citizenship exam, and achieve personal and career goals.
The next edition of the lecture series, “Fast & Curious: ED Talks from UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School,” will take place on November 29 at the Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery.
The City will accept proposals from eligible applicants for the fiscal year 2019-2020 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs through December 18.
A community planting event will be held at the Arroyo Burro Open Space, on Saturday November 17.
The 32nd Annual Parade of Lights festivities take place on Decebmer 9 with a boat parade, an extended fireworks show on West Beach, and an awards party at the Maritime Museum.
Library patrons can pay down overdue fines on their accounts by bringing items of food to the library from November 5 through 15. Food will be donated to the Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara.
The City of Santa Barbara received $1.85 million in transient occupancy tax (TOT) for the month of September 2018, which is 0.8 percent above September 2017 collections.
Applicants for the 2019-2020 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant Funds must attend an Application Workshop on November 9.
A Career Vision workshop will be held at the Eastside Library, on Saturday, November 3. The six-hour employment workshop will present innovative and imaginative ideas that turn the job search process from reactive to proactive.
The City is hosting informational meetings regarding the site selection for the new Police Station.
State law requires residents to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in their homes. If you installed a CO alarm following the state law going into effect in 2011, it may be time to install new CO alarms.
The Library, in partnership with California Hope 805, will host a workshop to explore the context and subtext of Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow and the changes they spur in our community and daily lives.
The City of Santa Barbara received $2.33 million in transient occupancy tax (TOT) for the month of August 2018, which is 9.2 percent above August 2017 collections.
Are you a local artist interested in showing your work at the Central Library?
The City is soliciting proposals from prospective commercial tenants for lease of a 1,400 sq. ft. space in the Railway Express Agency building located at 224 Chapala Street
In the City, as well as all jurisdictions across Santa Barbara County, plastic bags and film plastics are not recyclable. Please do not place these items in your blue recycling container at home or at work.
A new playground and tennis patio are open at the Municipal Tennis Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on site on September 19.
The Police Department will host an Open Porch Community Event celebrating the community and honoring the legacy of our fallen officers on September 29 at the station.
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 17th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on October 13.
On September 25, the Library will participate in National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan voter registration drive.
September 22, is National Public Lands Day. Join us for a volunteer workday that will focus on restoring areas of our trails network damaged last winter by the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow. The trail work this year will be at San Ysidro, Buena Vista, and Cold Springs Trails.
The 2017 CDBG program performance report is now available for public review. Comments must be received by September 27, 2018.
Join the Library in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the national and local community during National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
The Library will offer a free college application essay prep course to provide students with a completed draft of their college application essay.
The Central Library seeks volunteers for Youth Services’ Homework Help Program to work with children in kindergarten through 6th grade. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the school success of local students.
MakeSB welcomes Wild Animals to the Central Library on Septempter 4, along with local bands Goldy, and David a la Mode.
The Council approved the site selection phase of the police station project and the City will begin considering locations to accomodate a new police station and parking structure.
Due to high interest in touring Santa Barbara’s reactivated desalination plant, tours being held during the Aug. 18 open house are now full. The City will schedule future tour dates beginning in fall 2018.
SBPLWorks! continues to prepare adults with the computer skills to be competitive in the job market or move on to other educational opportunities using individualized assessments and learning plans tailored to their career goals and learning needs.
As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Library is introducing WriteSB. Community members are invited to participate in one of five writing workshops led by local writers, poets, authors, and experts.
The City received $1.76 million in transient occupancy tax (TOT) for the month of June 2018, which is 2 percent below June 2017 collections.
MakeSB continues on Monday, Aug. 6 with a musical showcase featuring Warm Thoughts, Comedown, and Cave Babies.
Wizards and muggles alike are invited to join the Central Library for an evening of magic, July 31, as part of the Harry Potter birthday celebration.
To accomodate the needs of spectators at the Fiesta Historical Parade, Police will suspend curb parking enforcement, Aug. 3, at various locations.
The Central and Eastside libraries are officially designated cooling centers. Residents can get some relief from the heat and enjoy engaging programs, classes, and events at not only Central and Eastside, but at our branches throughout southern Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara Public Library's own Frances Burns Linn will be inducted in the California Library Hall of Fame this fall. Serving as the Head Librarian from 1906 through 1943, she was the impetus behind building the 101 year-old Central Library.
Join the Central Library on Saturday, July 28 for its first Volunteer Fair. More than thirty community organizations will be present. People who are passionate about community service will find available opportunities that suit their interests.
MakeSB – a Library initiative committed to making and creating in all forms – continues on July 13 with a musical showcase ...
The City received approximately $1.59 million in transient occupancy tax (TOT) for the month of May 2018, which is 4.2% above May 2017 collections.
The repairs will improve water quality, enhance park aesthetics, and improve habitat for wildlife.
The Library is offering challenges, events, and reading programs for all ages.
The Library will hold its 2018 Summer Reading and Learning Program through August 15.
Help keep streets clean by reporting abandoned shopping carts quickly and conveniently. Just call the hotline or fill out a form online, and carts will be picked up within 24 to 48 hours.
Mark your calendars for the City's Fourth of July celebration with music, food, fun and fireworks along the waterfront all day.
The California Transportation Commission recently awarded the City $15,000,000 to construct the Las Positas/Modoc Off-Street Bike Path.
The Airport will honor veterans this Memorial Day weekend by placing wreaths at the two distinctive World War II Memorials in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
The Central Library has developed #MakeSB, an ongoing series of programs dedicated to making, creating, and building technical skills utilizing a DIY aesthetic sensibility.
As the community moves toward recovery after the Thomas Fire and debris flows, the Library continues to provide resources and information to aid in these efforts.
The Central Library continues to offer programs and classes aimed at teaching and engaging through technology.
The City’s revised Draft FY 2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan is available for public review. Please submit comments no later than June 16.
An extraordinary slate of locals are honored with the 2018 Spirit of Service Awards.
Santa Barbara Police Department will host a 30-minute ceremony, complete with honor guard and dignitaries, to honor all officers that have fallen in the line-of-duty.
The 9th Annual Harbor Nautical Swap Meet will attract hundreds of treasure hunters to the Main Harbor Parking Lot on Saturday, May 12.
The newly-refurbished building supports recreation and community events and provides a unique venue for private celebrations.
The City recently completed extensive pedestrian improvements on lower Milpas Street. The Lower Milpas Pedestrian Improvements Project enhances the East Beach neighborhood by improving safety and eliminating barriers to walking for residents and visitors.
Many cities have created bike-friendly routes now complete with bike paths, special bicycle parking areas, and special amenities.
