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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Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies
Celebrate Black History Month with a virtual event on Thursday, February 17, hosted by Healing Justice Santa Barbara. For decades, local Black community members have been archiving important historical moments, artifacts and memories of…
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Community Workshops for Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on Milpas Street
The City has identified the need for pedestrian safety enhancements on Milpas Street. In order to make future grant applications more competitive, community participation is a must. Please join us virtually on Wednesday, February 16, or in…
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Pavement Maintenance Project Begins on High-Priority City Streets
The City will start grinding off deteriorated asphalt pavement and perform overlay work with new asphalt on a number of high-priority streets. The Measure C project will eliminate minor road defects and create a smoother surface, improving…
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #3
The third Work Group meeting will be held on February 11, 2022 via Zoom. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
SBPD Conducts Super Bowl Weekend Traffic Enforcement Details
The weekend of the Super Bowl, the Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the City of Santa Barbara. We always recommend driving safe and sober.
El Condado De Santa Barbara Rescindirá La Orden Del Oficial De Salud Local Que Requiere El Uso De Mascarillas Bajo Techo El 16 De Febrero De 2022
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara rescindirá la Orden del Oficial de Salud No. 2022 - 10 a partir del miércoles, 16 de febrero de 2022, de acuerdo con la Orden del Oficial de Salud del Estado. La guía local…
Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop: Webinar Recording
If you missed the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar on January 26, 2022, you can view the webinar recording at the following link: Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar…
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project
Upcoming De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Advisory Committee Meeting – Friday, February 11, 2022; 8:30 – 10:00AM via Zoom
The project was recently presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission on January 19, 2022. While there are many areas in the concept plan in which there is an agreement, there are still areas that need refining.
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State Street Fire Lane Compliance
City staff will work with businesses and property owners over the coming weeks, to adjust temporary outdoor dining and retail facilities to establish a 20-foot fire lane on the State Street Promenade between Haley and Victoria Streets. The…
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