City News in Brief - March 20, 2023

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Atmospheric River Storm on the Way: March 20-22

Another atmospheric river storm is expected to bring strong winds, localized and coastal flooding, and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms to Santa Barbara County this week. A Flood Watch has been issued countywide, effective Monday evening through Wednesday morning. Damaging winds are also possible for many areas. Make sure you are registered for R e ady SBC e m erge n c y a l e rt s.

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Library Invites Businesses to Participate in Promotions for National Library Week

As part of a campaign celebrating National Library Week, the Library is inviting local businesses to show their support by offering a special promotion to customers that show their library card when making a purchase. Not only is this a fun perk for our residents who have a library card, it’s a fun way to highlight our local business community.

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Telsa Megapack Batteries Delivered to Cater Water Treatment Plant

These battery systems will provide power backup to the City’s water treatment plant, while they also help manage demand on the electricity grid. Making sure that critical facilities, like Cater, have power during outages and emergencies was a central theme of the City’s adopted Strategic Energy Plan.

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Spring Break Camp Registration Closes Wednesday

Keep kids active this spring break with a Parks and Recreation camp. Part-day and full-day camps for ages 5-17 will run from Monday, March 27, through Friday, March 31. This year's options include Basketball Camp, Lobster Jo's Beach Camp, Ocean Explorers, Skate Camp, Soccer Camp, and Volleyball Camp.

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National Fix a Leak Month

Leaks can run, but they can't hide. Household water leaks waste nearly one trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Hidden water leaks can start small and add up quickly, often causing high water bills and costly repairs. Learn how to diagnose, locate, and easily repair common leaks inside and out.

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