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. 

19358

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.

19357
Title

News

Body
Media Releases
Social media

For a weekly roundup of news, Subscribe to our City News in Brief Newsletter.

Sections
  • Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    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…
    Staff members at State Street Master Plan Pop Up Event.
    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…
    beakers
    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…
Filter Results
Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of the Library’s Book to Action program, the Library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands. Do you have a favorite Channel Islands memory? How do our actions on the mainland affect the islands? You can check…
Organic Waste Recycling, Here and Now!
Californians are now required to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a City resident, you live in the County of Santa Barbara’s ReSource Center wasteshed (a service area…
SBPL new OverDrive/Libby platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!
News
The Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Book to Action program, the library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands.
News
Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
Main Break Water Distribution
Construction Notice –Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
Construction will begin the week of March 7th with an expected duration of approximately two months, weather dependent. The construction area is W. Haley Street from Castillo Street to De La Vina Street and on Castillo Street from W. Cota…
Entrance of Santa Barbara Airport with a car parked
SBA New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Service
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer! United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye flight…
Airport News
The Library Begins a New Chapter of Services by Forgiving all Outstanding Fines and Fees
 Library patrons who have had their account blocked from checking out materials will have a “clean slate” after April 15 and will be able to check out library materials again.
The Airport Announces New and Increased Summer Commercial Air Services
The Airport is offering two new nonstop routes starting this summer. United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare starting June 3, which will be the Airport's first red-eye flight. Southwest is also adding a new…
Total results: 1895 211