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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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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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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Plaza del Mar Band Shell and Alameda Park Bandstand
Two Free Holiday Concerts for All to Enjoy this December
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department and the PARC Foundation are bringing the community together this holiday season with two free concerts at recently renovated City Landmarks, the Plaza del Mar Band Shell and the
Parks & Rec News
Local Author Book Festival winter theme
Santa Barbara Public Library Local Author Festival
Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent! Santa Barbara Public Library invites readers, book lovers, and anyone looking for holiday shopping ideas to our annual Local Author Festival at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Sunday,…
Library News
Thanksgiving meal of Turkey, stuffing, pies and sides.
Thanksgiving Cooking Safety
Keeping fire safety top of mind is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety…
Airport terminal at sunrise
Tips and Tricks for Holiday Travel
As the holiday season kicks off, airports across the country are preparing to see record-breaking numbers of passengers traveling through. To make sure your experience through SBA is as smooth as possible, be sure to follow our helpful…
Airport News
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Postponed to Review Milpas Street Tree Removal Application
The review of the Milpas Street tree removal application for the thirteen Milpas Street trees (including 8 ficus trees) has been postponed from the November 20, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, due to a lack of commissioner…
Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Construction -Artist Rendering
Temporary Road Closure for Eastbound Traffic at the Cabrillo and Los Patos Roundabout December 9 and 10
As part of the Cabrillo and Los Patos Roundabout Project, eastbound traffic on Cabrillo Boulevard at the Roundabout will be closed from Monday, December 9 to Tuesday, December 10 to allow for drainage and paving work. Through traffic will…
Gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (yard waste) carts lined up on a street in Santa Barbara
Holiday MarBorg Service Delay
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be a one-day delay in residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup.If your regular curbside pickup day is Thursday, your bins will be serviced on Friday. If your pickup day is Friday, your…
Sustainability News
street sweeper vehicle on a residential road
Street Sweeping Cancelled on November 28–29
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, street sweeping and parking enforcement in sweeping zones will be canceled on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. There will be no shift in schedule or make-up days.The regular sweeping schedule…
Sustainability News
Cover for the ODDS for adoption
Continued Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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