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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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Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout Santa Barbara. Contractors will continue to clean and video-inspect the pipes from street manholes and then use both trenchless and traditional trenching methods for the…
Community Garden Survey
Help shape the future of community gardens managed by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The City is developing conceptual plans to improve the Yanonali Community Gardens at Eastside Neighborhood Park, and we need your input. Please…
Recommended City Budget for FY 2023
Last month, the City issued its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The recommended budget includes revenue and expenditure details by fund and department, capital priorities, and performance indicators. City Council…
New Playground at Westside Neighborhood Center Installed and Now Open
The City Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to have completed a playground replacement project for the playground at the Westside Community Center, with funding from Measure C and the CDBG program. The new playground is rated for…
Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive Crosswalk Safety Enhancements Meeting
Community Feedback Requested! Please join the City virtually on Tuesday, May 3, or in person on Saturday, May 7, to learn about the project and provide your feedback on the conceptual design options.
Main Break Water Distribution
Construction Notice – Water Main Replacement on Oceano Ave.
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Oceano Avenue, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction started on March 14th and has an expected…
Main Break Water Distribution
Construction Notice - Water Main Replacement on Olive Street
From March to August 2022, the Desal Link project will be progressing down Olive Street to install the new desalination pipeline, replace old water mains, and re-pave the street. During water main replacement, properties will be connected…
WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30! Learn more.
Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
Beginning in April, 2.6 miles of City sewer pipe will be rehabilitated. Pipes were selected based on material or age, as some date back to the 1920s. Contractors will clean and video-inspect the pipes from street manholes and then use both…
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