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Water leaks always seem to happen at the worst possible time—and the busy holiday season is no exception. Whether you're hosting festive gatherings, shopping for loved ones, or traveling out of town, a surprise leak can quickly turn into a…

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…

Each holiday season, the Milpas Eastside Business Association (MEBA) and dedicated community volunteers light up Milpas Street with festive cheer. The Milpas Holiday Lighting Project transforms the corridor from Canon Perdido to the…

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…

Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025.

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…

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…

This $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York is in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

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…