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Upcoming Nighttime Paving to Improve City Streets March 23 Through March 26
To reduce daytime traffic and business impacts, the City will be performing nighttime construction between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from March 23 through March 26 (weather permitting) to grind off existing asphalt and place new asphalt…
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Spring Break Travel Tips
Looking to make your spring travels stress-free? Remember to arrive early and be prepared! Follow the helpful tips and tricks below to make sure your travels out of SBA are as smooth as possible.
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Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
City Council Appeal on March 11, 2025, of Parks and Recreation Commission’s Motion to Remove 13 Street Trees and Plant 37 New Trees for Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
A resident appealed the Parks and Recreation Commission’s (PRC) motion to approve the removal of 13 street trees and planting of 37 new trees associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project. The appeal goes…
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Participate in a Nationwide Water Use Survey!
Participate in a quick 5-minute survey about how you use water in your daily life! Plus, you could win an iPad!This survey is part of a larger nationwide study by the Water Research Foundation focused on understanding water use in homes.…
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Fire Safety & City Water Systems Resources
The City of Santa Barbara's Town Hall on Fire Safety and the City’s Water System offers the public an opportunity to learn from representatives of the Fire Department and the Public Works Water Resources Division.
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Neighborhood Cleanup | Salsipuedes and Ortega Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025Time: 9…
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is hosting a FREE household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last two events had a…
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*UPDATE* Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
UPDATED NOTICE Monday, March 3rd (blue)500-700 blocks of Dolores Dr.Calle Del Oro will have accessTuesday, March 4th (red)700-800 blocks of Dolores Dr.
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Public Comment Period Extended for Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance
The Sustainability & Resilience Department has extended the public comment period for the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance to Monday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m. Interested community members are invited to review the Draft Ordinance at…
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