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City of Santa Barbara Unveils Innovative Climate Resilience Plan For Wastewater and Water Systems
The City of Santa Barbara has released the Draft Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan (Plan) for review and public comments can be submitted through February 10, 2026. The Plan outlines how the City will protect critical water and wastewater…
Santa Barbara Public Library Receives $10,000 Gift From Carnegie Corporation
The Santa Barbara Public Library is honored to receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The award is part of a nationwide commemoration recognizing Carnegie Libraries across…
City of Santa Barbara’s Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Below Budget, October Hotel Tax Slightly Above Budget
Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 The City of Santa Barbara collects the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services - Measure C district…
City of Santa Barbara Asking for Resident Feedback to Make Streets Safer
Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025. Why It Matters: The City is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan to eliminate severe traffic injuries and fatalities. Based on collision data history and…
Santa Barbara Public Library Launches Food For Fees
Through January 16, 2026, Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) invites community members to participate in its Food for Fees program. During this time, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by donating non-perishable food items at any SBPL…
SBCE Expands Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) to Include HVAC Systems
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce a new offering from the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP). The program now offers incentives for heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which efficiently heat and cool homes. SBCE…
City of Santa Barbara Hotel Tax Remains Slightly Above Budget with September Totals
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.3 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for September 2025, the third month in the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, the City has collected $11.6 Million in overall TOT, of which approximately $10.1…
Trunk or Treat Returns to Santa Barbara on October 30
Join the Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for a free Trunk or Treat event! Families are invited to wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for their favorite decorated trunk. No registration is…