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  • Voters at polling location with City Seal
    VOTE! Your voice matters!
    Today is the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election! Don’t forget to turn in your ballot by 8 p.m on June 2 at an official drop box—or vote in person at your polling place for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Secure ballot…
    Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
    52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
    The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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    US 101 Bridge Repairs in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Overnight June 1
    An operation to stripe the Castillo Street Undercrossing will begin Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd during the overnight hours between 9 pm and 6 am. The US 101 southbound off-ramp at Castillo Street will be closed during these…
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Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sprinkler Timer
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants do too. Plants in fall need about 1/3 of the water they need in summer. Easily adjust your sprinkler timer with the seasons using the Watering Percent Adjust feature on your timer and match it to the…
How to Reduce Your Waste this Holiday Season
As the holiday ads kick into overdrive, this is a gentle reminder that it’s never too early to start planning for a waste free holiday season. Early planning allows more time for local shopping, slower (and more environmentally friendly)…
COVID-19 Vaccination Available for Children 5 to 11 Years of Age
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children ages 5 to 11 years old. The CDC recently announced their endorsement following the FDA's authorization of the pediatric vaccine. Local distribution of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines has…
Wastewater Collection truck feeding a pipe into a drain hole.
Las Positas and Modoc Roads Construction Update
Construction began in late September on the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Project. Paving of the entire 2.6 mile-long separated pathway for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians has been completed. Over the next couple of weeks,…
Annual SB Reads Program Returns
The Library invites the community to read and celebrate Joy Harjo’s "An American Sunrise," this fall as a part of this year’s annual SB Reads program - NEA Big Read: Santa Barbara Reads. Harjo’s book of poems explores Indigenous pasts,…
Temporary Weekend Road Closure on Carrillo Street November 13-14
Aumentos de tarifas de Southern California Edison impactan a todos los clients
Para garantizar que nuestros clientes obtengan la mejor información sobre su servicio de electricidad, Santa Barbara Clean Energy comparte un anuncio reciente realizado por Southern California Edison (Edison) que indica que ha aumentado…
Updated Election Results Available
Updated results from the November 2 election are available on the County's website. Results will be certified approximately 30 days after the election.
CDBG Funds Application Workshop Scheduled
Starting November 22, the City will accept proposals from eligible applicants for fiscal year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Interested applicants must attend a mandatory application workshop…
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