TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning each week. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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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…
    Fireworks explode over West Beach
    Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely!
    The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
    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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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…
An Alaska Airlines plane sits on the SBA tarmac
Santa Barbara Airport Expands Service with Nonstop Flights to San Diego
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to San Diego International Airport (SAN) on Alaska Airlines, marking the return of a popular route for Central Coast travelers. 
Airport News
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Upcoming Project Meet & Greet on Thursday, April 30
On Thursday, April 30 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team is hosting its quarterly Meet and Greet at 1633 La Coronilla Drive (next to the reservoir driveway entrance…
Aerial rendering of the Milpas Highway 101 Improvements
Project Update: Final Construction Phase of the Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project Resumes Mid-May 2026
The following are construction updates for the Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project.
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Construction Underway on the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project
During standard working hours (7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), construction teams are installing a new, dual-pipe sewer system made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) between the Via Lucero Lift Station and the intersection of State Street and Hope…
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Updated Resolution to Re-Affirm the City’s Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities and Commitment to Community Policing
On April 21, the City Council will consider an updated resolution (Item 15) reaffirming the City’s response to federal immigration enforcement activities and its commitment to community-oriented policing. The item returns following the…
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