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The City is seeking a qualified long-term operator for its shelter at 816 Cacique Street, newly named Casa Cacique, to provide safe, compassionate, and service-focused support for people experiencing homelessness.
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project) design is nearing completion. We appreciate the community members who provided Project design feedback over the past several years. In fall 2026, the City…
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department has begun its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC…
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-duration heatwave throughout Santa Barbara County, expected to last Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026. Detailed weather forecasts are available at …
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
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The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, has launched an ongoing initiative, the…
Do you have a beautiful, water-wise front yard? The 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates stunning, water-efficient residential landscapes across Santa Barbara County. These gardens prove that conserving our most precious…
Effective March 9th, Salsipuedes Street is closed to thru traffic 24/7 at Cota Street through end of May due to construction operations. Lash Construction is currently working on concrete and drainage improvements at this intersection as…