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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Students Gain Experience with the City's Job Apprenticeship Program
Each summer, a group of young people train on the job at various City departments, learning about career options as they develop important job skills. This summer's class of 16 apprentices had successful outcomes. The Job…
Get Landscape Design Ideas with the Water Wise Gardening Website
Looking for the perfect plant? Replacing that old, thirsty lawn? Explore our online resource for water wise gardening: use the guided plant search, tour local garden galleries and much more! Search by garden style or by features -- from…
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Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Begins
On September 13, work will begin on a safety improvement project along Carrillo Street, from Chapala Street to Miramonte Drive. The project work includes installing roadway lighting, reconstructing a traffic signal, installing a new…
Apply for the City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Program
The City of Santa Barbara’s Community Arts,  Organizational Development, and Community Events and Festivals grant programs support local nonprofit organizations to create access to cultural arts programming, enhance organizational…
Ayuda para correr el maratón largo de COVID-19
A principios de este año, todos sentíamos que la pandemia estaba llegando a su fin y que por fin habíamos llegado a la meta final de este largo maratón.  Entonces, cuando creíamos que las cosas mejoraban, llegó la variante Delta; y…
Comisión Independiente De Redistritación
En marzo de 2021, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad nombró a la Comisión Independiente de Redistritación (IRC) para preparar mapas de distritos electorales utilizando los datos de la Oficina del Censo de 2020, como lo requiere la Sección…
Discurso del Estado de la Ciudad
El discurso sobre el Estado de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara se estrenará el miércoles 8 de septiembre a las 7:00 p.m. en el canal de YouTube de la Ciudad y a las 8:00 p.m. en Espanol. Si se lo pierde, no se preocupe, puede ver la repetición…
Job Apprenticeship Program Graduation
Congratulations to this year’s graduates of our Job Apprenticeship Program!Each summer, a group of young people train on the job at various City of Santa Barbara departments, learning about different career options as they develop…
Sheep at Work in Parma Park
We're happy to announce that the sheep are back at work in Parma Park!
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