TRAVEL NOTICE: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from 7/16–7/17 and 7/19–7/24. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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  • Participants painting at an activity of the Mental Wellness Center, a 2025-2026 grant recipient.
    City of Santa Barbara Grants Applications Now Open
    As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural sector and arts access for all, the City is investing nearly $250,000 into the community through its annual Cultural Arts Grants. Applications must be…
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    Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
    This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Continued Community Feedback Requested!
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, or in person on Saturday, April 30, 2022, on the sidewalk near Corner Tap at 1905 Cliff Drive, to review and provide feedback on two different design…
Officer Struck by DUI Driver
On April 15, 2022, around 6:30 pm, an on-duty Santa Barbara Police Officer was sitting in their marked police vehicle completing a report from a previous call for service in the 200 block of West Alamar Avenue. The Officer’s vehicle was…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
ServSafe Food Handler Education Program at the Library
The ServSafe Food Handler program at the Library connects food service workers with free access to the required certification for employment so they are ready to start work or transfer employment without having to bear an additional…
La Mesa Park Turf Renovation Project
Over the next three weeks, City Parks and Rec staff will be renovating two of the three large grassy areas at La Mesa Park. These renovations will help improve the health of the turf grass and will make the space nicer to play in and enjoy…
Community Environmental Council's 2022 Earth Day Celebration
Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of Earth Day, Community Environmental Council’s event on April 23 will celebrate climate leaders throughout the community at the Arlington Theatre. The free, City-sponsored event will feature a Green…
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The community is invited to provide feedback and discuss the proposed safety enhancements for the commercial section of Cliff Drive. You can review the two different design options virtually on Tuesday, April 26 or in-person on…
Limited Waitlist Opening for Section 8 Voucher Program
The City Housing Authority (HACSB) announces a limited waitlist opening for its Section 8 Voucher Program. HACSB will begin accepting applications online on Monday, May 2, through Wednesday, June 1. The waitlist will be…
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