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Swim instructor guides a young swimmer as they learn to kick
City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
Aerial view of Franceschi Park
Public Workshop to Review Concept Designs for Site of Franceschi House
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Three trail restoration volunteers smiling
Jesusita Trail Volunteer Event Postponed to May 4
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
Three trail restoration volunteers smiling
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Jesusita Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
Nature Camp counselors lead kids in a song and dance
Summer Jobs Offer Early Career Development for Teens and Young Adults
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Adams Elementary students help staff plant a new tree on Arbor Day
Arbor Week Brings More Trees to Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program celebrated Arbor Week by planting new trees across the city. The observance is recognized in California from March 7 through March 14.
Lifeguard certification course participants practice water rescues
Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training Offered to Improve Community’s Water Safety
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s overall water safety. While typical lifeguard training…
Youth Council in Council chambers
Youth Council Aims to Prevent Gun Violence with Safe Firearm Storage Ordinance
The Santa Barbara City Council will consider a Safe Firearm Storage Ordinance to set new requirements for storing firearms in residences and vehicles within the City of Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Youth Council, a city advisory group…
Local teens gather for Youth Speak Out
Santa Barbara Youth Council to Host 2024 Youth Speak Out for Local Teens
The Fund for Santa Barbara (The FUND) has announced Santa Barbara Youth Council as one of six organizations in 2024 to receive the South County Youth Making Change Grant, a grant awarded annually to support youth-led projects impacting…
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