Flood update: SBA has reopened and all flights are cleared to resume normal operations.

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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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Las Alturas Road Temporary Closure Starting December 30
Starting Monday, December 30, 2024, through early-February 2025, weather dependent, Las Alturas Road will be closed to through traffic between Conejo Road and Camino Alto for construction of the Las Alturas Road Repair Project. This…
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2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grant Recipients!
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Restoration of Mission Creek at Oak Park Complete
On December 11, the Sustainability & Resilience Department's Creeks Division celebrated the completion of the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park. This effort has transformed the creek back to its natural state by removing…
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Winter Essentials Needed
The holiday season, while a time of celebration for many, presents unique challenges for our unhoused neighbors, particularly due to inclement winter weather. The FARO Center is dedicated to providing a safe and warm refuge for individuals…
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Holiday Waste Tips and News
MarBorg Holiday Service DelaysDue to the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, there will be a one-day service delay on each holiday (Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1). If your regularly scheduled service day…
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Reminder to Renew City Business Tax Certificates by January 31
The City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificates (also known as business licenses) expire December 31, 2024. Businesses have until January 31, 2025, to renew business tax certificates without a late penalty, as required by Santa…
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Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Road Closure on Wednesday, December 18
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, weather dependent, Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Road will be closed to through traffic between Gutierrez Street and the Five Points Roundabout. Street cross-section sampling operations will take place on APS…
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Water Transmission Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Monday, January 6th Near Mission Park
Beginning January 6th, the City will start work rehabilitating the Water Transmission Main near Mission Park. This Project will extend from the intersection of Mission and Garden Streets, along East Los Olivos Street/Mission Canyon Road to…
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Southwest Shifts to Seasonal Denver Service
As of December 13, Southwest Airlines service from Santa Barbara to Denver is shifting to a seasonal schedule. This nonstop route will now be available from June 5, 2025 to November 1, 2025.Nonstop service to Denver will still be available…
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