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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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SBHS “Senior Prank” Gone Wrong – SBPD Investigates
On May 31, 2022, around 10:30 pm, several concerned community members called the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center to report they heard loud, unusual noises, and breaking glass coming from Santa Barbara High School…
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4 Arrested After Guns & Drugs Found During Search Warrant
Within the last month, the Santa Barbara Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation involving suspected drug trafficking.   Based upon that investigation, Detectives obtained a search warrant for the involved…
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Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Agencies Assist Tulare Police Department
On the morning of June 1, 2022, the Santa Barbara Police Department received information from the Tulare City Police Department that a wanted subject from their jurisdiction was reportedly in the City of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara…
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City Launches Online Workshop for the Housing Element Update
The City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Element Update is underway and community involvement is encouraged. The City’s 2023 Housing Element will include goals and actions to create new housing opportunities, prioritize affordable housing…
Introducing Summer Nights at La Cumbre Jr. High School
The Summer Nights Program officially kicks off on Wednesday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m. with carnival activities and bouncers, a free meal from the Santa Barbara Unified School District Food Services sponsored by the No Kid Hungry initiative,…
SB Summer Nights every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Night, June 8 - July 15, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:30pm @ La Cumbre Jr. High
Summer Nights Program to Begin June 8
Parks and Recreation and the Santa Barbara Unified School District are launching a new pilot program for teens next week - Summer Nights at La Cumbre Jr. High School, starting Wednesday June 8, 2022.    This FREE…
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SBPL’s Outreach Van Supports Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Grant-funded Community Connections Project Will Support Access to Information and Social Services at Santa Barbara Public Library
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Options: Webinar Recording
If you missed the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Options webinar on April 26, 2022, view the webinar recording here. The project design options for the portion of Cliff Drive near the shopping center between…
Parks and Recreation City Tennis Courts Upgrades and Closures
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department recently completed an upgrade to existing tennis court lighting at the Pershing Park tennis courts. In addition to the new court lighting, SBCC is also coordinating a resurfacing project for all 8…
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