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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…
    Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    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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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…
Inspector flying drone over electrical poles
SCE Conducting Aerial Inspections in Santa Barbara
Southern California Edison (SCE) is continuing aerial inspections throughout Santa Barbara using drones and helicopters as part of its Wildfire Mitigation Plan.Residents may notice increased aircraft activity as inspection…
Sustainability News
400 square foot preapproved gable ADU concept by Besheda architects
Now Accepting Submissions for Preapproved ADU Program
The City of Santa Barbara is currently accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Submissions are now being accepted on a rolling basis, with no application deadline. 
Fireworks explode over West Beach
Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely!
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
People dancing during Concerts in the Park at Chase Palm Park
Celebrate 'Parks Make Life Better Month' with July Events
July is Parks Make Life Better Month, and the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating with a month full of opportunities to get outside, connect with others, and enjoy Santa Barbara’s parks and open spaces!
Parks & Rec News
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
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…
Staff members at State Street Master Plan Pop Up Event.
State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
Vic Trace Reservoir
Draft EIR to be Presented to Planning Commission
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The public is…
woman on the phone looking at a credit card
Try Safe, Easy Utility Bill Pay-by-Phone
Skip the risks of sending paper checks through the mail with our secure, automated pay-by-phone system. Paying your City Water, Sewer, and/or Trash Bill by phone gives you a fast, safe alternative — without going online or the worry of…
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