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MLK Weekend Events 2026
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) hosts annual events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year’s theme references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s address The Birth of a New Age, delivered on…
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Major Storm Forecast
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Santa Barbara County South Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains from 10:00 PM Wednesday through 10:00 PM Thursday; flooding is possible, so stay informed, take precautions, and avoid rivers, creeks, and other…
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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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Major Storm Forecast
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Santa Barbara County South Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains from 10:00 PM Wednesday through 10:00 PM Thursday; flooding is possible, so stay informed, take precautions, and avoid rivers, creeks, and other…
Controller Checkup
Control Your Controller
Feel that chill in the air? So do your plants. During fall and winter, our gardens don’t need as much water due to rain, cooler temperatures, shorter days, and plant dormancy. To save water when it rains, simply turn off your timer until…
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Beach Closure Issued for East Beach at Mission Creek
-Sharing on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara Health Department-PRESS RELEASEDecember 24, 2025BEACH CLOSURE ISSUED FOR EAST BEACH AT MISSION CREEK IN SANTA BARBARA DUE TO SEWAGE SPILLThe County of Santa Barbara Health Department has…
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Travel Notice: Airport Reopened
As of 9:20 am on December 26, Santa Barbara Airport has reopened and all flights are cleared to resume normal operations. Airlines have been notified and will work to resume service. Please contact your carrier directly for information…
Airport News
Officials at the Jacaranda Court Groundbreaking Ceremony Dec 12, 2025.
Jacaranda Court Breaks Ground
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) has broken ground on Jacaranda Court, a transformative housing development located at 400 W. Carrillo Street. This milestone marks the start of construction on a 63-unit affordable…
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Holiday Street Sweeping Cancellations
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1). Regularly scheduled street sweeping will resume the next day…
Sustainability News
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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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Annual Rose Pruning Day Set for January 10
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its Annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
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Next Phase of De La Vina Street Improvements Project Starting Spring 2026
Phase two of the Project, which replaced the water main from Micheltorena Street to Constance Avenue, is now complete. The next phase (phase 3) will construct pedestrian safety enhancements at nine intersections along De La Vina Street…
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