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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  • 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…
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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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Los CDC aprueban las vacunas de refuerzo de COVID-19 para las personas de mayor riesgo
Es posible que haya oído que se está recomendando una vacuna de refuerzo contra la COVID-19 y se pregunte si puede recibirla y si debería recibirla.
Loma Alta Drive Closed to Vehicular Traffic Beginning October 18
Loma Alta Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic, from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street, from October 18 to June 1, 2022, as the City prepares for storm-related impacts to Loma Alta Drive from the recent Loma Fire. An…
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SBA Employee Spotlight: Tracey Kelly
SBA Employee Spotlight Tracey, Airport Accounting Coordinator Tracey has worked in her current role as the Airport Accounting Coordinator for 2 ½ years and prior to this, spent 16 + years working for a public accounting firm in Santa…
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Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multi-Use Path Construction Update
Work continues on the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multi-Use Path Project after crews completed installation of concrete barrier and retaining walls, a concrete box culvert for stormwater conveyance, and concrete curbs and retaining curbs.…
ATM Skimmers Strike Again at Santa Barbara Banks
The Santa Barbara Police Department is reminding the community to remain vigilant when using automated teller machines (ATM) for account transactions. As released last month, there were nearly a dozen reports from Bank of America customers…
National Drive Electric Week is Underway
National Drive Electric Week (September 25 to October 3) kicks off with two online interactive events hosted by regional partners, followed by four in-person events held throughout our region. Find out about EV purchasing incentives,…
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Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path
The City’s contractor, Rasmussen, has now completed the installation of the concrete barrier walls, retaining walls, and concrete box culvert for stormwater conveyance. Concrete curbs and retaining curbs have also been constructed just…
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Desal Link Pipeline Project Webinar September 29
The Desal Link project will connect key community water sources by installing an underground pipeline between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and water mains connected to the Cater Water Treatment Plant. To provide you with an…
County of Santa Barbara Emergency Rental Assistance Funds Available to City Residents
The County of Santa Barbara Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administered through United Way of Santa Barbara County, is now accepting applications.
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