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Thanksgiving Day Holiday Observed Nov. 27 | Día de Acción de Gracias observado el 27 de nov.

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All SBPL locations will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Central Library will close at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 2. All SBPL locations will open at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3.

Visit our Holidays & Closures page for information about closures.

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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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We Need Your Feedback! Use Your Voice for Safer Streets!
Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025.
Tree lighting in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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As an original Carnegie Library SBPL receives $10,000
This $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York is in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Win a Vegas Getaway on Southwest Airlines!
Are you feeling lucky? Enter to win an exciting vacation package to Las Vegas! Take SBA’s nonstop flight on Southwest Airlines®, enjoy a 3-night stay at Conrad Las Vegas, and explore all that Las Vegas has to offer! The prize package…
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Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel is here! Please be prepared to arrive earlier than normal during peak times, and follow these helpful tips to make sure your next trip is easy and stress-free:ARRIVALArrive 2 hours early, especially during…
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Emergency Storm Parking Activated
The City has activated FREE Emergency Storm Parking from November 13 to November 16, for residents in flood-prone areas at City Lot 2. Registration is open! Unregistered vehicles will be charged standard rates.
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Major Storm Forecast: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
Last Updated on November 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. PSTThe City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the Santa Barbara County Mid November 2025 Major Storm, including…
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You’re Invited to Attend an Environmental Impact Review Meeting for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two upcoming City-hosted public meetings to learn about the Project and the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Environmental Impact…
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