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Neighborhood Cleanup | San Andres and Micheltorena Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025Time:…
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Rebate Updates: Incentives Increasing, Tax Credits Ending
There’s never been a better time to make your home more sustainable! The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department encourages you to take advantage of exciting rebates and incentives, some of which are expiring…
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Home Electrification Incentives Available Now!
On July 15, TECH Clean California launched contractor incentives for single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater projects. This is great news if you’re looking to electrify your home! Incentives range from $700 to $4,300…
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Confetti is Litter
As Old Spanish Days quickly approaches, the City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter. The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is used and…
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Sip Sustainably This Summer and Save!
The Sustainability & Resilience Department is partnering with Dune Coffee to offer $1 off your drink when you bring in your own reusable cup, or order your drink "for here". You can also upgrade to a reusable branded clay cup for no…
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New California Rebates Announced for Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrades as Federal Tax Credit Set to Expire
Great news for homeowners! TECH Clean California has announced new funding available for heat pump water heater rebates, making it even easier for homeowners to upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient systems.
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Neighborhood Cleanup | Cacique and Alisos Street.
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025Time: 9:…
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Street Sweeping Canceled June 19
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Thursday, June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no make-up day or changes to the schedule.Regularly scheduled sweeping and…
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Update on Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance. We are writing to provide you an update on where we are with the ordinance development and our planned next steps. Based on comments…
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