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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
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MTD to Bring Back Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service for Summer 2026
The Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle returns Friday, May 29, 2026, providing convenient all-electric service between Santa Barbara’s Downtown and Waterfront destinations for a second summer in a row. The seasonal shuttle offers residents and…
Water Main
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Overnight May 18 at Various Locations Citywide
PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is rehabilitating aging sewer main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of wastewater service to the public. 
Streets Paving
Overnight Paving Starting May 17 on Anacapa Street and Surrounding Streets
Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the information below for a detailed schedule:…
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Please join us online Wednesday, May 27, and in-person on Thursday, May 28, to learn more about the latest design updates and next steps to implement the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements…
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Webinar: Single Family Streamlining Zoning Code Amendments
Join City staff for a webinar to learn how the upcoming zoning updates could streamline and simplify permits for your home improvement projects. The City of Santa Barbara Planning Division invites you to join an informational webinar…
Pat Saley Portrait
Pat Saley, Montecito Library Superhero!
We get by with a lot of help from the Friends of Montecito Library, and Pat Saley has been one of the superheroes at the center of it. Learn more about the lasting impact that Pat has made on the community as she passes the torch.
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City of SB - East Beach Erosion on the waterfront
Last Chance! Waterfront Adaptation Survey Closes 5/18
There’s still time to weigh in, but the deadline is coming up fast. Community members are encouraged to complete the Waterfront Adaptation Survey by Monday, May 18 and help shape the long-term future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront.
Sustainability News
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National Trails Day Volunteer Event Aims to Spruce Up Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day on Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. As part of National Trails Day, this event highlights a nationwide effort to…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
There are a variety of products on the market that are advertised as a better cleaning experience when compared to traditional toilet paper. While wipes are marketed in a variety of ways, such as "septic-safe," "breaks down like toilet…
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