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  • Participants painting at an activity of the Mental Wellness Center, a 2025-2026 grant recipient.
    City of Santa Barbara Grants Applications Now Open
    As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications must be…
    Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
    This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Do We Have Your Current Contact Information?
Keeping your contact details up to date helps us serve you better!Have you recently changed your email address or phone number? It’s important that we have your latest information so we can reach you when it matters most, like if:There’s…
Urban Creek Trails Lower Arroyo Burro Sunday, May 3 at 10-11:30 am
Guided Urban Creek Trails Walk Sunday, May 3
Join the Creeks Division for a guided 2.5-mile walk along our newest Urban Creek Trail: Lower Arroyo Burro.Sunday, May 3, 10:00 - 11:30amMeet at the Watershed Resource Center at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park at 9…
Sustainability News
Image shows cars driving under the U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing between the Lower Eastside and Dwight Murphy Field
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Lower Eastside Connectivity Active Transportation Plan Implementation Project 
The City of Santa Barbara will be hosting two community meetings to provide the latest design updates for the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project (Safety Enhancements Project) and the proposed grant application for the Highway 101…
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Value Line Investment Survey Newsletters Return
Value Line Investment Survey print periodicals are once again available at the Central Library, thanks to a generous donor in our community. This highly regarded resource is available for free, in-library use to anyone looking to research…
Library News
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Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the upcoming Waterfront Adaptation Plan by attending a community open house on potential adaptation options that aim to address increasing coastal flooding and erosion over…
Sustainability News
Flyer for the Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale, featuring bold yellow and blue text on a beige background. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Logos for the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience program are included, along with a website link
Sign Up Now for the Community Yard Sale
Sign up to host a yard sale at your home during our second annual Community Yard Sale! On Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event is a chance for residents to declutter, connect with neighbors, and give gently used…
Sustainability News
Book Nook
Book Nook: A Monthly Bookish Newsletter
Are you craving some bookish content? Book Nook, SBPL’s monthly book recommendation newsletter, might be just right for you. Learn more about what to expect and sign up today and start growing your To Be Read list! 
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Streets Paving
Paving a Section of the 2700 Block of De La Vina Street at the W. Alamar Avenue Intersection
On Wednesday, April 29, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of the 2700 block of De La Vina Street at the W. Alamar Avenue intersection. See the map for a detailed schedule. …
Streets Paving
Paving the 2500 block of State Street, the 00 block of W. Quinto Street, and the 2200 block of Las Rosas Lane
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will pave the 2500 block of State Street and the 00 block of W. Quinto Street on Monday, April 27, followed by the 2200 block of Las Rosas Lane on Tuesday, April 28. See…
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