TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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    Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
    This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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    State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
    The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Bike Share Pilot Program - More Stations Coming Soon
Since launch, BCycle bike share users have ridden over 350,000 miles and taken over 90,000 trips, and the BCycle system continues to grow!  Despite COVID-related chip shortages, 65 new docks will be installed in the coming weeks to…
Backwater Valve Maintenance
Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continue to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…
Sprinkler Systems Lunch & Learn Webinar- April 27
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Near Shopping Center Area
Continued Community Feedback Requested!  Please join us virtually on Tuesday, April 27, 2022, or in person on Saturday, April 30, 2022 near Corner Tap at 1905 Cliff Drive, to review and provide feedback on two different design options…
Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Wastewater Bug Spotlight: Nitrifying Bacteria
 At the El Estero Water Resource Center, nitrification is one of many natural processes utilized to treat, recycle, and ultimately recirculate water throughout our local ecosystems. One important role is performed by maintaining two…
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Westside Community Paseos Construction Update
The construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project is anticipated to begin in summer of 2022. Signage will be posted throughout the project area at least a week in advance to notify community members of the upcoming activity.…
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Eastside Community Paseos Construction Update
The construction of the Eastside Community Paseos Project will begin in summer of 2022. Signage will be posted throughout the project area at least a week in advance to notify community members of the upcoming activity. For questions…
*UPDATE* SBPD Requests the Assistance in Identifying Taser Suspect of Elderly Assault
**SUSPECT ARRESTED ON 4/21/2022**On April 18, 2022, around 7:30 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report from a 72-year-old female victim stating she had just been attacked and tasered by an unknown…
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Street Maintenance Job Openings
The City of Santa Barbara is looking for ambitious Streets Maintenance Workers to thrive while delivering quality service through efficient and fiscally responsible practicies on the Streets Operations Team. Apply here: https://www.…
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