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New playground equipment in bright red, orange and blue is in place for kids ages 2-5 at Eastside Neighborhood Park.
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens With New Amenities

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara November 16, 2023 | 5:37 pmNovember 16, 2023 | 5:37 pm

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Eastside Neighborhood Park after the completion of several park improvements. The multi-phase project aims to expand recreational opportunities while creating a […]

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Ghouls Night Out: Spooky Storytime on State Street

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara October 25, 2023 | 8:16 amOctober 25, 2023 | 8:18 am
Posted inLocal News

Loma Alta Drive Will Be Closed to Traffic Starting Oct. 23

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara October 19, 2023 | 6:03 pmOctober 19, 2023 | 6:03 pm
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Grassy Areas at Leadbetter Beach Park to be Closed For Turf Renovation

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara October 19, 2023 | 1:59 pmOctober 19, 2023 | 1:59 pm
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Volunteer Program Resumes at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara October 12, 2023 | 9:17 amOctober 12, 2023 | 9:17 am
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Santa Barbara Public Library Restores Evening, Weekend Hours

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara September 21, 2023 | 3:39 pmSeptember 21, 2023 | 3:39 pm
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Learn How to Be Good Stewards of Local Waterways During Creek Week

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara September 20, 2023 | 10:53 amSeptember 20, 2023 | 10:53 am
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Libraries to Host Prep Workshops Ahead of State Street Job Fair

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara September 10, 2023 | 9:23 amSeptember 10, 2023 | 9:23 am
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Parks Department Hopes Volunteers Will Dig Into Trail Restoration

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara September 3, 2023 | 9:35 amSeptember 3, 2023 | 9:35 am
Kids World playground at Alameda Park includes a low wall and posts decorated with the painted hand prints of children who helped built the park in 1993.
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Kids’ World Playground to be Shut Down for Maintenance Work

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara August 29, 2023 | 5:04 pmAugust 29, 2023 | 5:04 pm
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Section of Cliff Drive Closed to Traffic Aug. 28-31

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara August 25, 2023 | 8:00 amAugust 24, 2023 | 8:22 pm
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Free Parking Shuttle Service Available for Fiesta Historical Parade

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara August 1, 2023 | 9:00 amJuly 31, 2023 | 8:04 pm
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Get Lowdown on Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Expansion Project

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara July 12, 2023 | 2:28 pmJuly 12, 2023 | 2:28 pm
Young people run into the ocean carrying their blue and yellow rescue boards in the 2022 Junior Lifeguard Competition.
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Waves of Youth Get Ready for Junior Lifeguard Competition on East Beach

by Kacey Drescher for city of Santa Barbara July 10, 2023 | 5:33 pmJuly 10, 2023 | 5:33 pm

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