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All SBPL locations will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Central Library will close at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 2. All SBPL locations will open at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3.

Visit our Holidays & Closures page for information about closures.

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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
Graphic of Sewer Lateral Ownership. Shows close up of Sewer Lateral Connection (wye) at top right and also a home and the sewer lateral below it in graphic.
New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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The outside entrance of SBA Terminal on a sunny day.
Jet Bridge Incident
UPDATE 8/27/25 at 12 PM:Following Tuesday’s incident, initial findings show this was an isolated accident that occurred while repairs were being conducted on the jet bridge. While the full investigation remains ongoing, there are no…
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Free Youth Environmental Programs for Local Schools
The City of Santa Barbara contracts with Explore Ecology to provide FREE youth education programs and field trips for local schools related to water conservation, trash, recycling, and composting, and creek and ocean water quality…
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Firefighters aiding emergency drill volunteer "victims" during SBA emergency drill.
SBA Full-Scale Emergency Drill
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is hosting their triennial full-scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 7:00 AM-1:00 PM. This hands-on exercise, conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,…
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Passengers boarding the Santa Barbara MTD 19X Express Bus.
Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
Gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (yard waste) carts lined up on a street in Santa Barbara
Holiday MarBorg Service Delay
Due to the Labor Day holiday, residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day.If your regular curbside pickup day is Monday, September 1, your carts will be collected on Tuesday, September 2, and subsequent…
Sustainability News
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Street Sweeping Canceled: September 1
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Monday, September 1, due to the Labor Day holiday. There will be no make-up day or changes to the schedule.Regularly scheduled sweeping and…
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Infiltration trench on a local property, example of a BMP that meets SWMP requirements
City Storm Water Rebates Increasing
Rebates available through the Sustainable Storm Water Rebate Program are increasing! The program provides incentives for residents and businesses to install storm water capture devices that slow, spread, and sink storm water (…
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Safe Routes to School: Safety & Tips!
Our schools are back in session; let's make sure our journeys to and from school are safe and fun! Whether you're biking, e-biking, skateboarding, scootering, or walking, here are a few tips to keep in mind:1.    Wear a…
Clay cup on wood table. The cup is labeled “Dune Coffee Roasters – City of Santa Barbara.”
Last Chance to Sip Sustainably This Summer and Save
There’s still time to participate in the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Dune Coffee Roasters' "Choose to Reuse" program, but only until the end of August.
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