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Construction Begins on Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening
Construction will officially begin Monday, April 6, on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project, marking a major milestone toward completing the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.
Homelessness - PATH Volunteers
City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
Business in Art Award Winners Group photos of the Grace FIsher Foundation and City of Santa Barbara's Arts Advisory Committee
City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes businesses that uplift arts and culture through exemplary and innovative programs or practices. Community members are invited to nominate…
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Homelessness - PATH Volunteers
City of Santa Barbara Seeking Operator for Newly Named “Casa Cacique” Shelter
The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness. 
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Sunset Drive & Eileen Way Week of March 23
From Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 24, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Eileen Way and Sunset Drive in the San Roque neighborhood. See the map for a detailed schedule.  PAVING…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project in Final Design
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) design is nearing completion. We appreciate the community members who provided Project design feedback over the past several years.  In fall 2026, the City…
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Pre-Construction Notice for Paving a Section of State Street and Surrounding Streets
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a section of State Street and surrounding streets starting early April and is anticipated to be completed late May.  WHAT TO EXPECT: The project will be…
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Maintaining Santa Barbara’s Sewer System: Rehabilitation Work Currently Underway
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department has begun its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC…
defensible space crew clearing brush.
Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
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Heatwave Forecast for Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-duration heatwave throughout Santa Barbara County, expected to last Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026. Detailed weather forecasts are available at …
Footbridge at Arroyo Burro Open Space with sun behind trees.
Arroyo Burro Open Space Volunteer Event
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
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Downtown Window Beautification Program Artwork Poppies
Downtown Window Beautification Program Showcases Local Art
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, has launched an ongoing initiative, the…
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