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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Confrontation Results in Shooting & Stabbing on the Eastside
On October 30, 2021, around 10:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report from Cottage Hospital staff regarding two injured subjects that were brought into the emergency room within minutes of each…
Santa Barbara Mission in the backgroud of the nearby rose garden
2022 Multi-Jurisdicational Hazard Mitigation Plan Workshop - Virtual
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Manager will be holding a second public workshop of the County's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mtigation Plan update.
Place Candy Wrappers in the Trash
All film plastic, like wrappers, chip bags, sandwich bags, food wrapping, plastic bags, bubble wrap, and other flexible packaging wrap should be placed in the trash. This type of plastic is not recyclable in our curbside blue bin. 
Passengers walking in the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal on a bring sunny day
SBA Employee Spotlight: Sgt. Callahan
SBA Employee Spotlight: Nora Rosales
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Knife Wielding Domestic Violence Suspect Subdued by Officer’s Taser
On October 27, 2021, around 4:45pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a battery with great bodily injury that had occurred in the 200 block of East Gutierrez Street. The victim informed dispatchers she had been strangled and…
*LOCATED* Missing Person
Mr. Mendez was located safe by several Santa Barbara Police Department Detectives on October 28, 2021. The Santa Barbara Police would like to thank everyone in the Santa Barbara community and local media outlets for sharing the…
Sewer Lateral Inspection Program Video Assistance Program
Assistance up to $300 per sewer lateral for Residential, City Initiated SLIP cases. CCTV inspection will be conducted by a City Contractor.
Safety Improvements Project Begins on West Carrillo
The City has begun road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street. The project will eliminate a pattern of nighttime collisions along West…
City Moving to Zoom Webinar Platform for Remote City Council Meetings
The City will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective as of October 26. The City Council meeting agenda cover page provides instructions on how to register on the Zoom platform.
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