TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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Fourth of July Celebration Info | Celebración del Cuatro de Julio Info

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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  • City of Santa Barbara Grant text over Photo courtesy of Mental Wellness Center
    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…
    Fireworks explode over West Beach
    Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely!
    The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
    Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    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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National Trails Day Volunteer Event Aims to Spruce Up Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day on Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. As part of National Trails Day, this event highlights a nationwide effort to…
Parks & Rec News
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Wipes Clog Pipes
There are a variety of products on the market that are advertised as a better cleaning experience when compared to traditional toilet paper. While wipes are marketed in a variety of ways, such as "septic-safe," "breaks down like toilet…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | East Ortega Street & North Salsipuedes Street
Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. 
Sustainability News
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NAC Discussion: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will meet on Monday, May 11, beginning at 5:00 pm, at the Central Library Faulkner Gallery, with Spanish‑language interpretation provided. The agenda includes the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. Sign…
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You’re Invited! Vic Trace Project Update at SB Mesa Association Meeting on May 14, 2026
Please mark your calendar to join the City at the upcoming Santa Barbara Mesa Neighborhood Association’s Spring Village Hall meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church (1435 Cliff Drive).
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SCE to Conduct Aerial Inspections in Santa Barbara as Part of Wildfire Prevention Efforts
Residents in Santa Barbara may notice increased activity in the skies in the coming weeks as Southern California Edison (SCE) prepares to conduct aerial inspections in local neighborhoods. Using drones and helicopters, inspection crews…
Sustainability News
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New Electric Vehicle Charging Support and Incentives for Multifamily Properties from Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the launch of Charge Up SB, a new program that helps multifamily and affordable housing multifamily properties in
Sustainability News
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Vote by Mail Ballots Arrive in Early May
--Sharing on Behalf of Santa Barbara County Elections-- Vote by Mail Ballots will be mailed during the first week of May. Registered voters throughout Santa Barbara County should have received their County Voter Information Guide for…
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SBA Sponsors Amelia Earhart the Bald Eagle
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is proud to announce their new partnership with the Santa Barbara Zoo, serving as the Premier Foster Feeder of Amelia Earhart, an American bald eagle.
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