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 for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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Fourth of July Celebration Info | Celebración del Cuatro de Julio Info

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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    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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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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Neighborhood Cleanup | State Street & Yanonali Street
Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. 
Sustainability News
900-1100 Blocks of State Street lined with palm trees and American flags, featuring shops and crosswalks.
Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
The City has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices for public review. The plan reflects community priorities and guides future improvements to shape downtown Santa Barbara for everyone, now and for generations to come…
Streets Paving
Paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue
From Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23 the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue. See the maps for a detailed schedule as well as…
Bikers & Bus
Upcoming Meetings for the City's Safe Streets for All Action Plan
The City of Santa Barbara (City) is currently developing a city-wide Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan). The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and by…
Harbor West Parking Lot Collapse Sea Level Rise Waterfront
Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the future of the Waterfront by participating in a brief community survey and attending upcoming open houses on potential options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan.
Sustainability News
Dredge Sandpiper in Santa Barbara Harbor
$6 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Harbor Improvements
On April 8, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received notice that $6.15 million in federal funding has been allocated to support the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging program. The funding was included in…
Bohnett Park basketball court with kids playing
Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan Now Available
The Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public review and comment. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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