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

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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…
    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…
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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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Streets Paving
Overnight Paving May 26-29 on a Portion of Anacapa Street
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the schedule below:OVERNIGHT PAVING…
Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, 6th Generation Family of Three
Applications Now Open for the 94th Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Children’s Fiesta Parade invites families to be part of a beloved tradition during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration. The parade, now in its 94th year, will be held…
Parks & Rec News
Vic Trace Reservoir
Latest Design to be Presented to Architectural Board of Review May 26
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the latest design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Tuesday, May 26 at…
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Meeting Recap: Renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) meeting on May 11 followed up on the City Council discussion on March 31, which directed the City Administrator to begin the process of considering a potential renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez. NAC…
MTD's Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle stopped along the sidewalk.
MTD to Bring Back Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service for Summer 2026
The Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle returns Friday, May 29, 2026, providing convenient all-electric service between Santa Barbara’s Downtown and Waterfront destinations for a second summer in a row. The seasonal shuttle offers residents and…
City Hall Building
Utility Billing Public Counter Now Closed on Fridays
Starting Friday, May 15, 2026, the Utility Billing public counter will be permanently closed every Friday. This update will help us streamline our operations and keep our public counter hours consistent, so there is no more guessing about…
Wastewater Rehab Liner Curing
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project Starting Overnight May 18 at Various Locations Citywide
PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is rehabilitating aging sewer main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of wastewater service to the public. 
Streets Paving
Overnight Paving Starting May 17 on Anacapa Street and Surrounding Streets
Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the information below for a detailed schedule:…
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Please join us online Wednesday, May 27, and in-person on Thursday, May 28, to learn more about the latest design updates and next steps to implement the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements…
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