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In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Santa Barbara Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. This project…

The Draft Aviation Activity Forecasts, a portion of the Airport Master Plan Update for the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), is available for public review.

As part of a campaign celebrating National Library Week, Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting local businesses to show their support for libraries by offering a special promotion to customers that show their library card when making a…

The Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for upcoming spring sessions. Classes for adults include ballroom dancing, beach volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and ice skating. Youth spring break camps and after-school classes…

On, Tuesday, March 14, City Council and Staff will discuss a new solid waste franchise agreement with MarBorg Industries. This meeting is a chance for the community to learn about new and enhanced services and provide feedback on the…

The City of Santa Barbara will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s overall water safety.  While typical lifeguard training courses cost around $200, the…

For crying out cloud! We’re keeping a close eye on the forecast and there’s a high likelihood of rain Friday. Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our staff and community, we’re RESCHEDULING the City Hall Open House and…

Calling all artists! What does a library card mean to you? Enter the 2023 Library Card Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured in a limited edition SBPL library card.Submissions may be made electronically or in person at…