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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Vic Trace Reservoir
Proposed Tree Removal Updates Scheduled for February 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. The Project team incorporated Committee and public…
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Project Update: Milpas Street Improvements
The following are construction updates for the Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project.Completed Work
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Assist the Office of Emergency Management by Reporting Storm Damage
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information to understand the local impacts of the January 2026 storm in order to advocate for state and federal assistance. If your property or business was damaged…
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Update: 911 Call Service from AT&T Devices Restored
Update: 911 Call Service from AT&T Devices RestoredThe AT&T outage that impacted the ability to call 911 from AT&T devices in the City of Santa Barbara has been resolved. Service has now been fully restored. There is…
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Try Santa Barbara Clean Energy’s New Incentive Finder to Save on Electrification
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) now offers a user-friendly online tool to help community members find incentives and rebates that make the switch to energy-efficient electric homes and vehicles more affordable.
Sustainability News
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Teen Library Services Orientation!
Join us for a fun and informative event that will introduce teens to everything the library has to offer including community service opportunities, special programs, resources.
Library News
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MLK Weekend Events 2026
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) hosts annual events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year’s theme references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s address The Birth of a New Age, delivered on…
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January 3rd Storm Update: Airport Reopens
10:20am January 4th Storm Update: All flights are cleared to resume normal operations. Airlines have been notified and will work to resume service. Please contact your carrier directly for information about a specific…
Airport News
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Skip the Checks—Pay Your Utility Bill Online with an Electronic Check!
Are you tired of writing checks and making trips downtown or to the mailbox just to pay your utility bill? With our safe and secure online portal, you can pay your utility bill directly from your checking or savings account—anytime,…
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