TRAVEL NOTICE: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from 7/16–7/17 and 7/19–7/24. 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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Use Your Voice for Safer Streets! Join Us for Meetings October 8 (Online) & October 15 (In Person)
Use Your Voice for Safer Streets! Join Us for Meetings October 8 (Online) & October 15 (In Person)Join the City to create safe and more accessible streets! Whether you walk, bike, or drive, your experiences matter—especially along the…
Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
Two Upcoming Projects on Cliff Drive
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project is in final design. Thank you to all the residents for providing feedback on the design over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the project plans and renderings. Construction is…
Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Winners Announced
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santa Barbara Business in Art Award. Established by the City of Santa Barbara’s Arts Advisory Committee in 2006, the award is presented…
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PSPS & Wildfire Safety Community Meeting 9/25
Southern California Edison (SCE) invites Santa Barbara County residents to a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) & Wildfire Safety Community Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Santa Barbara County Education Office…
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Step Up for Safer Streets: California Marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect…
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Child Passenger Safety Week: Protect Your Child with the Right Car Seat
Santa Barbara, CA. – The Santa Barbara Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments, and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat…
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Water Main Replacement on Cliff Drive & Surrounding Streets
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on Cliff Drive and surrounding streets starting in early October.PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure, including piping, valves, and…
Paving Notice - Fellowship Road
Street Maintenance Underway on Las Positas Road, Shoreline Drive, and Other Streets Through November 13
Construction started Monday, September 15 and will continue through Thursday, November 13 as American Asphalt South, Inc., under contract with the City of Santa Barbara, removes pavement markings on various city streets including:• …
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You’re invited: Community Baby Shower
Get Ready to welcome your bundle of joy! New and expecting parents and caregivers can connect, learn, and access free resources on October 4th at Central Library.
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