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…
    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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Call for SB Reads Poetry Submissions
The Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter its Santa Barbara Reads 2021 Poetry Contest. Winning poems will be displayed at the SB Reads Kick-Off event in November as part of the Library's Poetry Walk experience.
Call for Poetry Submissions: Santa Barbara Reads 2021
The Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter our Santa Barbara Reads 2021 Poetry Contest! Winning poems will be displayed at the SB Reads Kick-Off event in November as part of the LIbrary’s Poetry Walk experience…
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Passengers walking in the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal on a bring sunny day
SBA Employee Spotlight: Paul Rodriquez
SBA Employee Spotlight Paul Rodriquez, Senior Maintenance Worker Paul has been a mainstay as part of the facilities team here at SBA. But more than that, he's an incredibly kind and caring coworker. SBA is sad to see Paul retire, but we…
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Se obtiene la aprobación federal de la vacuna COVID-19
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech recibió la aprobación total el 23 de agosto de 2021 por parte de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) para personas mayores de 16 años. 
What Does the Governor's Drought Declaration Mean for the City's Water Supplies?
Despite a dry winter and severe drought conditions statewide, the City's water supply outlook is positive as a result of its diverse water supplies. Santa Barbara's water sources include: Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar Reservoir, ocean…
Loma Alta Drive Update
In response to the Loma Alta Fire that occurred May 20, 2021, the City assessed the area for immediate and future concerns for soil displacement and debris flows. While large areas of vegetation were lost in the fire, the underlying soil…
Record Bikeshare Ridership in July, COVID-19 Delays
July 2021 brought record trips for Santa Barbara's Bike Share Pilot Program, with over 40,000 miles ridden and almost 10,000 total trips taken!  More dock installations are planned for this fall after COVID-19-related semiconductor…
Utility Billing Office and Online Payment Closure
The utility billing office will be closed from 4 p.m. on August 26 through 12 p.m. on August 30 to allow for an upgrade to the City's billing software. With the office closure, payment of utility bills--both online and in person--will not…
Learn About Backflow Prevention
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day.  Water distribution systems are designed to deliver water safely from the treatment plant to the customer. Unless protected with a backflow prevention assembly, unintentional water…
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