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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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Airport Administration Holiday Closure
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd) will be closed for the holidays in accordance with the City of Santa Barbara from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026.The Airport Badging Office will be…
Airport News
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Don’t Let a Water Leak Ruin Your Holidays – Sign Up for Leak Alerts Today!
Water leaks always seem to happen at the worst possible time—and the busy holiday season is no exception. Whether you're hosting festive gatherings, shopping for loved ones, or traveling out of town, a surprise leak can quickly turn into a…
Graphic of Sewer Lateral Ownership. Shows close up of Sewer Lateral Connection (wye) at top right and also a home and the sewer lateral below it in graphic.
New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
Milpas Street Holiday Lighting Project
Milpas Holiday Lighting Project Brings Joy to the Eastside
Each holiday season, the Milpas Eastside Business Association (MEBA) and dedicated community volunteers light up Milpas Street with festive cheer. The Milpas Holiday Lighting Project transforms the corridor from Canon Perdido to the…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Food for Fees
From November 12, 2025 through January 16, 2026, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by bringing non-perishable food items to any location or the Library on the Go.
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We Need Your Feedback! Use Your Voice for Safer Streets!
Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025.
Tree lighting in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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