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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.

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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…
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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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2025 National Night Out
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce this year’s National Night Out, taking place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1235 Chapala St. 
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Home Electrification Incentives Available Now!
On July 15, TECH Clean California launched contractor incentives for single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater projects. This is great news if you’re looking to electrify your home! Incentives range from $700 to $4,300…
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Confetti is Litter
As Old Spanish Days quickly approaches, the City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter. The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is used and…
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Substantial Amendment to the HOME Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Important Notice – Updated Fire Hazard Maps & Project Requirements
On July 1, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Zone maps in alignment with new designations issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These new maps…
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Regional Outage Causing Ground Stop at SBA
UPDATE 7/23/25 11:10 AM: The ground stop at SBA has been lifted. The regional outage has been restored, and communications to Air Traffic Control are back up and running.FAA has cleared flight activity to resume operations, however there…
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9-1-1 Service Restored
As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored throughout the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight…
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Sip Sustainably This Summer and Save!
The Sustainability & Resilience Department is partnering with Dune Coffee to offer $1 off your drink when you bring in your own reusable cup, or order your drink "for here". You can also upgrade to a reusable branded clay cup for no…
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New California Rebates Announced for Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrades as Federal Tax Credit Set to Expire
Great news for homeowners! TECH Clean California has announced new funding available for heat pump water heater rebates, making it even easier for homeowners to upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient systems.
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