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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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Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of the Library’s Book to Action program, the Library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands. Do you have a favorite Channel Islands memory? How do our actions on the mainland affect the islands? You can check…
WATCH: Backwater Valve Maintenance
Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continue to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater…
SBPL new OverDrive/Libby platform
We're excited to announce our new OverDrive/Libby platform!
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Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
The Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Book to Action program, the library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands.
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Main Break Water Distribution
Construction Notice –Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
Construction will begin the week of March 7th with an expected duration of approximately two months, weather dependent. The construction area is W. Haley Street from Castillo Street to De La Vina Street and on Castillo Street from W. Cota…
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SBA New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Service
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer! United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye flight…
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Weekend Paving Work to Begin on West Carrillo Street
The City will begin road resurfacing work on Saturday, April 9, along Carrillo Street from US-101 to Figueroa Street. The construction is part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.
Parks and Rec Summer Camp Registration
The City's Parks and Recreation summer camps will return to normal operations this summer. Registration starts Tuesday, April 5 for Junior Guards and Wednesday, April 6 for general registration. This year’s camp lineup is…
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