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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SBPL Library Express
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, the Library is introducing a modified service model for use of Library Facilities from Thursday, January 6 through February 14, 2022. The Library will evaluate public health…
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Welcome & Congratulations Officer Conforti
Welcome to the newest member of our airport patrol, officer Nicholas Conforti! Officer Conforti recently completed 830 hours of training at the Allan Hancock Law Enforcement Academy, graduated as class valedictorian and received awards for…
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Learn With Coursera and Learning Express
Are you looking for opportunities to develop new skills for work, school, or perhaps just want to fulfill a New Year's resolution? Santa Barbara Public Library now offers access to learning platforms Coursera and LearningExpress. Both…
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Video Segment Release – “Upfront with SBPD” Alternative Call Response
The Santa Barbara Police Department has just released another episode of “Upfront with SBPD.” This episode centers around alternative call response and how the Combined Communications Center prioritizes calls for service. *Click below for…
Stop and Smell the Roses, Rose Pruning Day Is Back!
Every rose has it's thorn -- and they need a little TLC to ensure a fantastic spring bloom. The City is calling on all gardening enthusiasts for Rose Pruning Day, as the cherished tradition returns. The annual A. C. Postel Memorial Rose…
Independent Redistricting Commission Bilingual In-Person Community Hearings Kick Off
You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think voting district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. The City is in the process of redistricting—adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance…
Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
In honor of the iconic landmark’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants will hold Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month. There will be anniversary specials with a bit of history and family-friendly activities. The…
December 15 Serious Injury Collision Turns Fatal
On December 15, 2021, around 10:00am, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received numerous reports of a serious injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a BMW SUV at the intersection of East Canon…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
Many household cleaning products are labeled both disposable and flushable. While these products are convenient, they can lead to costly sewer blockages in homes, businesses, and wastewater systems. Unlike toilet paper, these…
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