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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Talk with City Staff at the State Street
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
Talk with City Staff at the State Street Promenade Market
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
Top 10 Shrubs for Screening and Privacy
Looking to screen your trash enclosure or provide more privacy? Check out our video on Billy Goodnick’s top 10 plants for screening and privacy from our latest Garden Wise TV episode.
City Council to Discuss Senate Bill 9 Implementation
On Tuesday, December 7, City Council will consider Municipal Code amendments to implement Senate Bill 9, which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially, without discretionary…
Fatal Collision Occurs Near Ortega Park
On November 27, 2021, around 1:55pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received multiple reports of a serious injury traffic collision near the intersection of East Cota Street and Salsipuedes Street. The collision…
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Changes to Application Fee Collection for Online Permit System (ACA)
Effective December 15, 2021 In an effort to simplify the Online Building Permit submittal process the Application Submittal Fee will no long be collected. The Application Fee varies depending on the scope of the project, $100 to $1,000.…
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Arrive Early & Be Prepared!
🚙 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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This Holiday Season, Don't Clog with FOG
Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in underground pipes and creates serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect your home and community by disposing of FOG properly.
Submit Proposals for Human Services and Community Development Block Grant Funds
From November 22 until December 22, 2021, the City of Santa Barbara will accept proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 
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