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Kelly Bourque, Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Manager, will be attending and providing a brief project update at the Santa Barbara Mesa Association Meeting on Thursday, October 15. The meeting will be held at the Free Methodist…
Santa Barbara County recently hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated El Niño conditions and preparedness efforts underway for the upcoming winter season. The briefing brought together local agencies and emergency…
Are you ready to start a home improvement project, but don’t own the tools for the job? SBPL’s new Tool Library is here to help! Celebrate the collection at a Tool Library Launch Party on October 22 from 4-6pm in the Faulkner Gallery and…
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SBPL is seeking motivated teens interested in robotics, coding or science for a new volunteer program. Teens will build teamwork, organization, and problem solving skills while earning community service hours.
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Your Input Matters! The community is invited to attend community engagement meetings on Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, to share input on the Mid-State Street Traffic Safety Improvements Project. Join…
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on City streets and on properties on State Street and the Downtown area with sewer easements starting Monday, October 12, 2026,…
On September 29, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council considered several items, including a flood resilience study for the Laguna Creek watershed, the renaming of a portion of Calle César Chávez, and the Residential Rent Stabilization and…
The inclusionary housing ordinance amendments will be presented to the Ordinance Committee on October 6, 2026. The hearing begins at 12:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street. The Planning Commission recommended the…
Utility Rates IncreaseFiscal Year 2027 water, wastewater, trash, and recycling rates took effect on July 1, 2026. These changes follow the four‑year rate schedule adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2024. To view the updated rates,…