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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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Via Lucero
Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project: Construction Currently Underway After Postponement
Construction for the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project is currently underway at State Street and N. Hope Avenue. Originally scheduled to start in May, the project experienced a delay in construction material…
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Celebrate Pollinator Week at Pollinator-Palooza!
The City of Santa Barbara's Sustainability & Resilience Department is celebrating National Pollinator Week with Pollinator-Palooza! Get to know your local pollinators at this fun, free, family-friendly event taking…
Sustainability News
Women in Engineering
City Recognition of International Women in Engineering Day June 23
Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on June 23. International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated worldwide while focusing on women working in engineering. Women engineers are shaping the world and making…
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Arts in the Open Brings Free Entertainment to Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Arts in the Open brings free performances to the historic Plaza del Mar Band Shell, offering more opportunities for the community to gather and enjoy live music and entertainment this summer. Presented by the Parks and Recreation…
Parks & Rec News
Bikers
Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan Goes to City Council on June 16th
The City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan) goes before City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for review and comment. The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating…
Streets Paving
Milling and Paving the 500 - 700 Blocks of E. Canon Perdido Street on June 16 & 18
On Tuesday & Thursday, June 16 & 18, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be milling and paving the 500 - 700 blocks of E. Canon Perdido Street (see the map). During this project, there may be…
Streets Paving
Paving a Section of the 500 & 600 Blocks of E. Cota Street and a Section of the 500 Block of N. Salsipuedes Street June 16 & 17
On Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16 & 17, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of the 500 & 600 blocks of E. Cota Street and a section of the 500 block of N. Salsipuedes Street (see…
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Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
Vic Trace Reservoir
Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department prepared the Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in…
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