TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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  • 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…
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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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Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
City Council Appeal on March 11, 2025, of Parks and Recreation Commission’s Motion to Remove 13 Street Trees and Plant 37 New Trees for Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
A resident appealed the Parks and Recreation Commission’s (PRC) motion to approve the removal of 13 street trees and planting of 37 new trees associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project. The appeal goes…
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Participate in a Nationwide Water Use Survey!
Participate in a quick 5-minute survey about how you use water in your daily life! Plus, you could win an iPad!This survey is part of a larger nationwide study by the Water Research Foundation focused on understanding water use in homes.…
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Fire Safety & City Water Systems Resources
The City of Santa Barbara's Town Hall on Fire Safety and the City’s Water System offers the public an opportunity to learn from representatives of the Fire Department and the Public Works Water Resources Division.
Four volunteers in orange vests participate in a community cleanup event.
Neighborhood Cleanup | Salsipuedes and Ortega Street
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025Time: 9…
Sustainability News
An old paint can on a shelf in a garage.
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is hosting a FREE household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The last two events had a…
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*UPDATE* Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
UPDATED NOTICE Monday, March 3rd (blue)500-700 blocks of Dolores Dr.Calle Del Oro will have accessTuesday, March 4th (red)700-800 blocks of Dolores Dr.
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Public Comment Period Extended for Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance
The Sustainability & Resilience Department has extended the public comment period for the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance to Monday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m. Interested community members are invited to review the Draft Ordinance at…
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SBPD Announces New Blue Envelope Program
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our new Blue Envelope Program, which aims to foster better communication and understanding between law enforcement and members of our neurodiverse community. …
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UPDATE: Water Main Replacement on De La Vina Street Between Micheltorena Street and Constance Avenue Starting March 17
UPDATE March 6, 2025: The water main replacement project will now begin Monday, March 17 due to weather.
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