SBA is temporarily closed due to flooding. All commercial flights are grounded. Check directly with your airline for flight information. 

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 Storm Updates | Emergency Parking

Tormenta fuerte pronosticada | Estacionamiento de Emergencia

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All SBPL locations will be closed from 12/22 through 12/26 and on 1/1/26 for the winter holidays. For all the details about adjusted hours and closures, visit our Winter Holiday Hours page.

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Winter Holiday Closure through Jan. 2 | Cierres por Feriados de Invierno hasta el 2 de ene.

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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Sidewalk Brick Repairs on State and Carrillo Streets Starting Monday, March 3
The City is repairing uplifted and uneven brick sidewalk on the following blocks to keep sidewalks safe and well-maintained in the downtown business area:•    400 – 1200 blocks of State Street (between Gutierrez and…
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Celebrating Black History Month in Santa Barbara
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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City of Santa Barbara Launches 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan
Help plan the future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront!The City of Santa Barbara has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite you and your group, business, or organization to participate in the process.
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Band Applications Open for 2025 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
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Flood Advisory Issued by National Weather Service
February 13, 2025 Storm UpdateA Flood Advisory is in Effect Until 8:00 p.m. PST for Santa Barbara County due to excessive rainfall.Flood Safety Tips and Resources…
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Friday Night Swing Returns in 2025
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. 
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Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Schedule:Wednesday, February 19th (blue):
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Join Us in Celebrating National Engineers Week, February 16–22, 2025!
Join us in celebrating National Engineers Week, “Design Your Future” February 16-22, which is a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering!  Did you know that the City of…
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Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Certification Courses Offered This Spring
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s water safety. While typical lifeguard training courses cost…
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