Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Observed Jan. 19 | Día de Martin Luther King Jr. observado el 19 ene.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Assist the Office of Emergency Management by Reporting Storm Damage
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information to understand the local impacts of the January 2026 storm in order to advocate for state and federal assistance. If your property or business was damaged…
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MLK Weekend Events 2026
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) hosts annual events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year’s theme references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s address The Birth of a New Age, delivered on…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Stop and Smell the Roses, Rose Pruning Day Is Back!
Every rose has it's thorn -- and they need a little TLC to ensure a fantastic spring bloom. The City is calling on all gardening enthusiasts for Rose Pruning Day, as the cherished tradition returns. The annual A. C. Postel Memorial Rose…
Independent Redistricting Commission Bilingual In-Person Community Hearings Kick Off
You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think voting district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. The City is in the process of redistricting—adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance…
December 15 Serious Injury Collision Turns Fatal
On December 15, 2021, around 10:00am, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received numerous reports of a serious injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a BMW SUV at the intersection of East Canon…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
Many household cleaning products are labeled both disposable and flushable. While these products are convenient, they can lead to costly sewer blockages in homes, businesses, and wastewater systems. Unlike toilet paper, these…
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Happy Holidays from SBA
🚙 Arrive early to park with ease at one of our three parking lots. View our Parking Map and additional parking information on our website. Catching a ride to SBA is highly recommended, especially during peak travel days - recruit a friend…
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Call for Arts Workshops: Black History Month
The Library is seeking artists of all mediums to propose interactive youth activities exploring Black history and culture in a way that is accessible to families. This year, Black History Month programming will include a family event with…
Water Supply Report Available for Review
The City’s Annual Water Supply Management Report is available for public review and is a backward-looking document that summarizes the City’s water production and water use over the past water year, (October 2020 – September 2021). The…
City Named Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
The League of American Bicyclists awarded the City’s efforts to build better places to bike with a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Santa Barbara joins 497 communities across the country in the movement for safer…
Crossing Guards Needed
Calling all future crosswalk heroes, the City is looking for qualified, responsible, and caring people who can help keep our kids safe on their way to and from school. This is a very important role that requires a great deal of…
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