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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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Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Warnings, and a Red Flag Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Warnings, and a Red Flag Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County beginning Thursday, August 21 and through the weekend.  Detailed weather…
Lot 7 viewed from Library Avenue.
Library Garage Closure August 19-21
The Library Garage (Lot 7) will be closed from August 19 through August 21 for essential maintenance work. Visitors are encouraged to use the Granada Garage (Lot 6) or nearby timed street parking. Downtown guests can still enjoy shopping,…
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Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Join a special book club discussion of Ray Bradbury’s, Fahrenheit 451, and a banned books bookmark design contest.
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Neighborhood Cleanup | San Andres and Micheltorena Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025Time:…
Sustainability News
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Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 30 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
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Paving Notice - Fellowship Road & Surrounding Streets
From Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Fellowship Road neighborhood. Please see the map.…
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Rebate Updates: Incentives Increasing, Tax Credits Ending
There’s never been a better time to make your home more sustainable! The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department encourages you to take advantage of exciting rebates and incentives, some of which are expiring…
Sustainability News
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
Meet Online: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.This session will be held online using Zoom. Participants can watch the presentation and submit questions or comments. No webcams or microphones necessary. Click…
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SBA Passenger Appreciation Week 2025
Santa Barbara Airport is excited to celebrate our second annual Passenger Appreciation Week August 10-16! To show our thanks, we're hosting a week full of activities and surprises for passengers traveling through the SBA Terminal.…
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