TRAVEL NOTICE: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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  • Participants painting at an activity of the Mental Wellness Center, a 2025-2026 grant recipient.
    City of Santa Barbara Grants Applications Now Open
    As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications must be…
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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…
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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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Streets Paving
Paving Alameda Padre Serra and Eucalyptus Hill Road Starting July 28
Beginning Tuesday, July 28, through Tuesday, August 4, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Alameda Padre Serra and Eucalyptus Hill Road. See the map and below for a detailed schedule. Paving…
Empire Cleaning Truck
Contractor Cleaning Sewer Mains in San Roque and Westside Starting July 20
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on City streets and on properties with sewer easements starting Monday, July 20, 2026, through the end of August in the San Roque…
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“Library on the Fly” Launches at Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) have partnered to launch “Library on the Fly”- a free library for passengers traveling through the SBA terminal. This program will operate similar to other community book…
Airport News
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Fiesta Week Wastewater Preparedness and Emergency Response Notice
As Santa Barbara Fiesta week is almost upon us, the City of Santa Barbara’s Water Resources Department wanted to provide a quick reminder regarding emergency wastewater response coordination within event areas.Wastewater Collection staff…
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Family Movie Nights at Eastside Library
Enjoy a free, family-friendly alternative to watching movies at home! The free monthly film screening series, held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on select Fridays, is designed to bring the community together.
Library News
Hope Construction
Hope School District School Crosswalk Safety Project Begins Wednesday
On Wednesday July 15, construction will begin on the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project (Project). The Project will improve safety at one school crosswalk next to Hope Elementary School on La Colina Road and two school…
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments Listening Session
The City of Santa Barbara is currently evaluating its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning ordinances to simplify regulations and clarify standards, as part of implementing the Housing Element. As we move forward with drafting ordinance…
national backflow prevention day
Backflow Prevention Assemblies Protect Your Public and Private Drinking Water Systems
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day, recognizing the backflow prevention assemblies and cross-connection control programs that help protect our drinking water. Backflow occurs when water flows in the wrong direction, potentially…
Junior lifeguards compete at the Fiesta Invitational
Junior Lifeguard Competition Returns to East Beach
The Junior Lifeguard Fiesta Invitational Competition returns to East Beach on Friday, July 17.
Parks & Rec News
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