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Vic Trace Reservoir
Latest Design to be Presented to Architectural Board of Review May 26
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the latest design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Tuesday, May 26 at…
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Meeting Recap: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) meeting on May 11 followed up on the City Council discussion on March 31, which directed the City Administrator to begin the process of considering a potential renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. NAC…
MTD's Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle stopped along the sidewalk.
MTD to Bring Back Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service for Summer 2026
The Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle returns Friday, May 29, 2026, providing convenient all-electric service between Santa Barbara’s Downtown and Waterfront destinations for a second summer in a row. The seasonal shuttle offers residents and…
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Utility Billing Public Counter Now Closed on Fridays
Starting Friday, May 15, 2026, the Utility Billing public counter will be permanently closed every Friday. This update will help us streamline our operations and keep our public counter hours consistent, so there is no more guessing about…
Wastewater Rehab Liner Curing
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Overnight May 18 at Various Locations Citywide
PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is rehabilitating aging sewer main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of wastewater service to the public. 
Streets Paving
Overnight Paving Starting May 17 on Anacapa Street and Surrounding Streets
Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the information below for a detailed schedule:…
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Upcoming Community Meetings for the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Please join us online Wednesday, May 27, and in-person on Thursday, May 28, to learn more about the latest design updates and next steps to implement the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements…
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Webinar: Single Family Streamlining Zoning Code Amendments
Join City staff for a webinar to learn how the upcoming zoning updates could streamline and simplify permits for your home improvement projects. The City of Santa Barbara Planning Division invites you to join an informational webinar…
Pat Saley Portrait
Pat Saley, Montecito Library Superhero!
We get by with a lot of help from the Friends of Montecito Library, and Pat Saley has been one of the superheroes at the center of it. Learn more about the lasting impact that Pat has made on the community as she passes the torch.
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