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All SBPL locations will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Central Library will close at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 2. All SBPL locations will open at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3.

Visit our Holidays & Closures page for information about closures.

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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
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New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Pay Your Utility Bill by ACH to Avoid Processing Fees
On June 1, 2025, the City of Santa Barbara transitioned to a new fee structure for all credit card and debit card payments. Customers paying their utility bills online, in-office, and by AutoPay (recurring payments) with a credit or debit…
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Santa Barbara County Voters to Receive Voter Information Guides and Encouraged to Verify Registration
California’s Statewide Special Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Registered voters throughout Santa Barbara County are now receiving their official Voter Information Guides in the mail, with delivery expected by the end of September.…
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Upcoming Project Team Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 1
On Wednesday, October 1 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team is hosting its first quarterly Meet and Greet at 1633 La Coronilla Drive (next to the reservoir driveway entrance). Neighbors are…
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Backwater Valves Can Prevent Sewer Backups
Sewer backups are not only unpleasant but can result in costly damages. If your property has toilets, tubs, or sinks located below the elevation of your street, you might be required to install an approved backwater valve.
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Paving Notice - Mountain View Road 09/29/2025 - 10/02/2025
 Paving ScheduleMonday, September 29 (blue on map)1200 block of Mountain View Road
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Use Your Voice for Safer Streets! Join Us for Meetings October 8 (Online) & October 15 (In Person)
Use Your Voice for Safer Streets! Join Us for Meetings October 8 (Online) & October 15 (In Person)Join the City to create safe and more accessible streets! Whether you walk, bike, or drive, your experiences matter—especially along the…
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Two Upcoming Projects on Cliff Drive
The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project is in final design. Thank you to all the residents for providing feedback on the design over the past decade. Please visit the Project website to view the project plans and renderings. Construction is…
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Santa Barbara Business in Art Award Winners Announced
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santa Barbara Business in Art Award. Established by the City of Santa Barbara’s Arts Advisory Committee in 2006, the award is presented…
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PSPS & Wildfire Safety Community Meeting 9/25
Southern California Edison (SCE) invites Santa Barbara County residents to a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) & Wildfire Safety Community Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Santa Barbara County Education Office…
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