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City Hall Light up Green for Mental Health Month
Lighting Up Green in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the City is joining the “Lighting Up Green” campaign to spark conversation and support community well-being. Throughout May, buildings across Santa Barbara County will shine in lime green,…
Whats Happening in the library - May
What’s Happening at the Library: May 2026
May is blooming with opportunities to connect and explore with the library. From poetry readings and community conversations to story times and outdoor pop-ups, read on to learn more!
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City Council to Discuss Inclusionary Housing Requirements
The Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study will be considered at the City Council meeting on May 5, 2026. Staff will present the Study, accept public comments, and request guidance from City Council for future inclusionary housing…
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We Want Your Feedback: Help Improve Santa Barbara’s Development Permit Process
Your Feedback Matters The City of Santa Barbara is seeking your feedback on our land development permit process, and we invite you to participate in a brief survey. The land development process includes feasibility analysis (pre-…
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City Offers Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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Sewer Cleaning
Sewer Main Cleaning Scheduled on Select Properties Starting May 4
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on City streets and on properties that have sewer easements starting Monday, May 4 through the end of May. Work will be completed…
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Do We Have Your Current Contact Information?
Keeping your contact details up to date helps us serve you better!Have you recently changed your email address or phone number? It’s important that we have your latest information so we can reach you when it matters most, like if:There’s…
Urban Creek Trails Lower Arroyo Burro Sunday, May 3 at 10-11:30 am
Guided Urban Creek Trails Walk Sunday, May 3
Join the Creeks Division for a guided 2.5-mile walk along our newest Urban Creek Trail: Lower Arroyo Burro.Sunday, May 3, 10:00 - 11:30amMeet at the Watershed Resource Center at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park at 9…
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Upcoming Community Meetings for the Lower Eastside Connectivity Active Transportation Plan Implementation Project 
The City of Santa Barbara will be hosting two community meetings to provide the latest design updates for the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project (Safety Enhancements Project) and the proposed grant application for the Highway 101…
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