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As Old Spanish Days quickly approaches, the City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter. The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is used and…

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.

On July 1, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Zone maps in alignment with new designations issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These new maps…

UPDATE 7/23/25 11:10 AM: The ground stop at SBA has been lifted. The regional outage has been restored, and communications to Air Traffic Control are back up and running.FAA has cleared flight activity to resume operations, however there…

As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored throughout the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight…

The Sustainability & Resilience Department is partnering with Dune Coffee to offer $1 off your drink when you bring in your own reusable cup, or order your drink "for here". You can also upgrade to a reusable branded clay cup for no…

Great news for homeowners! TECH Clean California has announced new funding available for heat pump water heater rebates, making it even easier for homeowners to upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient systems.

The wait is over, library patrons! Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to announce the SB Reads 2025 selection, and first graphic novel choice, early so that you can gear up for inspiring conversations and engaging community events.