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Passengers boarding the Santa Barbara MTD 19X Express Bus.
Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
Lot 7 viewed from Library Avenue.
Library Garage Closure August 19-21
The Library Garage (Lot 7) will be closed from August 19 through August 21 for essential maintenance work. Visitors are encouraged to use the Granada Garage (Lot 6) or nearby timed street parking. Downtown guests can still enjoy shopping,…
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Substantial Amendment to the HOME Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last three events had a strong turnout,…
Sustainability News
Folk Orchestra performing in front of a large crowd at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Sunset Sessions to Bring Music, Theatre, and Arts to Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new free community event series, Sunset Sessions.
Parks & Rec News
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Happy Birthday, Children’s Library!
Celebrate 10 Years of the Children’s Library at a Community Birthday Party on September 20.
Library News
Vacant Window Beautification Program Rendering
Call for Art: Vacant Window Beautification Program
Calling all Santa Barbara County artists! The new Vacant Window Beautification Program will transform empty storefronts along State Street into vibrant displays of local creativity. By turning vacant windows into welcoming visual…
The outside entrance of SBA Terminal on a sunny day.
Jet Bridge Incident
UPDATE 8/27/25 at 12 PM:Following Tuesday’s incident, initial findings show this was an isolated accident that occurred while repairs were being conducted on the jet bridge. While the full investigation remains ongoing, there are no…
Airport News
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Free Youth Environmental Programs for Local Schools
The City of Santa Barbara contracts with Explore Ecology to provide FREE youth education programs and field trips for local schools related to water conservation, trash, recycling, and composting, and creek and ocean water quality…
Sustainability News
Firefighters aiding emergency drill volunteer "victims" during SBA emergency drill.
Volunteers Needed: SBA Emergency Drill
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is hosting their triennial full-scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 7:00 AM-1:00 PM. This hands-on exercise, conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,…
Airport News
Passengers boarding the Santa Barbara MTD 19X Express Bus.
Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
Gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (yard waste) carts lined up on a street in Santa Barbara
Holiday MarBorg Service Delay
Due to the Labor Day holiday, residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day.If your regular curbside pickup day is Monday, September 1, your carts will be collected on Tuesday, September 2, and subsequent…
Sustainability News
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