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Presidents' Day Holiday Observed Feb. 16 | Día de los Presidentes observado el 16 de feb.

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Helicopter Operations & Utility Upgrades in Riviera Neighborhood
Southern California Edison (SCE) will conduct critical energy grid upgrades in the Riviera Neighborhood on Friday, February 13, using helicopter operations to install five (5) new utility poles. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative…
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Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
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Participants swing dance to live music in the Carrillo Ballroom
Friday Night Swing Returns in 2026
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. 
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Sewer Main Cleaning Scheduled for Select Properties Starting February 17
The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on properties that have sewer easements from February 17 through the end of March. Work will be completed Monday through Friday, 6:…
Mayors Ride Group Shot
Mini-Grants Available for CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
SBCAG is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $700 to support community-led CycleMAYnia activities during National Bike Month in May 2026, themed “Pedal Forward,” with applications and community calendar submissions due Feb. 27…
Vic Trace Reservoir
2026 Roadmap: Vic Trace Project Decision Meetings
The Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team developed a 2026 Roadmap to outline the Project’s public presentations and City meetings for this year, which is posted to the Project website under “Upcoming Public Meetings.” The 2026…
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets, cyclist sharing the road with vehicles.
Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project in Design
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) is in design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the last several years. Please visit the Project…
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) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past several years. Please visit the Project website to view the plans…
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Celebrate African American & Black History Month
National Black History Month, observed each February, honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, particularly in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. This month is an opportunity to reflect…
Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project in Final Design
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (Project) is in final design. We appreciate the community members who provided design feedback over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the plans and renderings, prior community…
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Public Review of Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
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