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Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates pipe blockages over time (both on your property and under the streets). FOG buildup can clog an entire pipeline, causing sewer overflows that could result in…

The City has awarded more than $240,000 in Cultural Arts Grants to 32 local organizations that keep our community inspired and connected through the arts. Funded by the City and administered by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts…

Join SBPL and Legal Aid Foundation for a Spanish Emergency Preparedness Workshop at Eastside Library.

Curious about who the Vic Trace Reservoir was named after? Read below the history behind Victor “Vic” Trace, whose vision helped shape Santa Barbara’s water system over 100 years ago. 

End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…

On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing.  …

Construction is progressing to transform the 100-year-old Dwight Murphy Field into a modern, inclusive recreation space designed to serve a broad range of users. As of October, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project reached 25%…

UPDATE 10/31/25 - AT&T Outage Impacting the Ability to Call 911 from AT&T Devices has been resolved. Service has been restored.AT&T Outage Impacting the Ability to Call 911 from AT&T Devices…

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join us for our third annual "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our office…