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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  • 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…
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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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La ceremonia de juramento está programada en la escalera de entrada del Ayuntamiento [City Hall] para inaugurar al nuevo alcalde electo y a los miembros del consejo municipal
El nuevo alcalde electo y los miembros del consejo municipal serán jurados durante un evento hibrido que se llevará a cabo en persona y virtualmente el día 11 de enero del 2022 a las 2 p.m.
Arrest of Woman for Accessory to 2021 Liberty Street Murders by SBPD Detectives
On January 7, 2022, Santa Barbara Police Detectives conducted follow-up investigation in the City of Carpinteria for the Liberty Street Murders that occurred one year ago. Detectives have determined through further investigation that the…
Graywater and Rainwater
Real-Time Rainfall and Reservoir Information Available
December storms were a positive start to the rainy season but we’ll need more to fill Cachuma, which has not filled in 11 years. The much smaller Gibraltar reservoir fills most years and is an important supply for peak summer water usage.…
Check Out the Library's Modified Hours
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, the Library is introducing a modified service model for the use of Library Facilities from Thursday, January 6 through January 31, 2022. The Library will evaluate public health…
Virtual Swearing-in Ceremony Planned for Newly-Elected Mayor and Councilmembers
The City’s newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers will be sworn in during a hybrid event that will take place both in person and virtually on January 11. The ceremonial portion of the swearing-in will be held on the front steps of…
Santa Barbara Water Hero SB Middle School
WATCH: Santa Barbara Middle School Recognized as 2021 City of Santa Barbara Water Hero
Santa Barbara Middle School is proud to receive the Water Hero Award for their commitment to sustainability and achievements in saving water on campus. Over the past several years, they have embarked on projects to fine-tune watering…
SoCalGas Mapping Methane Emissions
SoCalGas will be working with a helicopter company to map any methane emissions over SoCalGas infrastructure in small areas of the City and in the Hope Ranch area of southern Santa Barbara County. The lawnmower flight pattern over…
Burglary Suspect Barricaded in Home Near Verano Drive & San Martin Way Arrested
On January 6, 2022, at 09:21am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report about a burglary in progress from a resident in the area of Verano Drive and San Martin Way. The resident informed dispatchers that…
SBPL Biblioteca Express
SBPL Biblioteca ExpressDebido al aumento de la transmisión comunitaria de COVID-19, la Biblioteca está introduciendo un modelo de servicio modificado para el uso de las Instalaciones de la Biblioteca desde el jueves 6 de enero hasta el 31…
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