City of Santa Barbara

@SBPLSystem has expanded with LOTG 2.0, bringing library services directly into neighborhoods across the city. Find the next stop and schedule online, and discover reading, learning, and community on the go. For more information, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/LOTG

Most non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, and will reopen on Tuesday. For water, sewer, and trash bill payments, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/UtilityBilling

Join us on Wed., May 20, for the Webinar: Single Family Streamlining Zoning Code Amendments. Learn about updated requirements and streamlined review processes designed to simplify home improvement and residential development projects. More info SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SFDB-Amendments

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Stay in the know with this week’s City News in Brief! conta.cc/4djrgFC Highlights: -National Trails Day Volunteer Event -Zoning Code Amendments Webinar -Castillo Street Undercrossing Improvements -Rent Stabilization Supplemental Research Presentation -& more!

📣Join us for the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department TEEN CERT class and make a difference in your community! Learn essential skills, meet other teens, and prepare your family for emergencies and disasters. Together we can build a safer community! ✔️ Sign up today!

As Volunteer Appreciation Month ends, SBFD thanks our incredible volunteers for the dedication and heart they bring every day. ❤️🚒 We recently honored 31 volunteers who have given hundreds of hours supporting our SBFD programs, events & daily operations. Thank you!

Acompáñanos a la celebración el dom., 17 de mayo, de 2–4 p.m. en State & Carrillo St., para la más reciente instalación de arte público, parte de la Iniciativa Asphalt Art de Bloomberg Philanthropies. Disfruta de música en vivo, danza y presentaciones culturales oaxaqueñas.

Join us for a ribbon-cutting on Sun, May 17, 2–4 p.m. at State & Carrillo St., celebrating the newest public art installation, part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative. Enjoy live music, dance, and Oaxacan cultural performances. Info: Calendar.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/AsphaltArtCele…

ENG/SPA - This week is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to honor the impact of our City of Santa Barbara staff across our 15 departments, and all public service employees across the country. We are proud to recognize your commitment, this week and always. 💙

Próxima conversación: cambio de nombre de la Calle César Chávez. El Consejo Asesor de Vecindarios se reúne el lunes 11 de mayo a las 5PM en la Galería Faulkner. Habrá interpretación disponible. Regístrese para recibir la agenda, enviar comentarios y participar en la reunión.

Upcoming Discussion: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. The Neighborhood Advisory Council meets on Mon, May 11, beginning at 5PM at the Faulkner Gallery. Interpretation provided. Sign up to receive the agenda, submit comments, and participate in the meeting. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/NAC

@sbcbwell En honor al Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, nos enorgullece unirnos para #LightUpGreenSBC. El tema nacional de este año, “Más días buenos, juntos”, nos invita a reflexionar sobre cómo se ve un “buen” día, tanto para nosotros como para nuestras comunidades.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we proudly join @sbcbwell for #LightUpGreenSBC. This year’s theme," More Good Days, Together," encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves and for our communities. More info: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/news/lighting-…

¡Use su voz para calles más seguras! La Ciudad organizará reuniones para compartir actualizaciones sobre el Plan de Acción de Calles Seguras. El plan busca eliminar las muertes de tránsito. Acompáñanos el 29 de abril (Zoom) o el 6 de mayo (presencial).

Use your voice for safer streets! The City is hosting meetings to share updates on the Safe Streets for All Action Plan, working to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Join us April 29 (online) or in-person May 6, 5:30–7:00 p.m. More info: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SafeStreets

Check out this week’s City News in Brief! Highlights: -Safe Streets for All Meetings -Waterfront Adaptation Plan Open Houses -Artist Talk: Melanie Cervantes -Renaming Calle Cesar Chavez Meeting -Junior Counselors Program conta.cc/4txfAop

El 28 de abril, el Concejo Municipal revisará el Plan Maestro de State Street . Se invita a la comunidad a participar en persona o en línea, ver la transmisión en vivo y enviar comentarios. Más info: StateStreet.SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

On April 28, the City Council will review the State Street Master Plan. Community members are encouraged to participate in person or online, watch the livestream, and submit comments. More info StateStreet.SantaBarbaraCA.gov

✈️ More ways to get to Portland! Starting next month, @Alaskaair is increasing service to Portland to twice daily from SBA. Enjoy more flexibility and convenient options to explore the Pacific Northwest. Your next trip starts at SBA, alaskaair.com