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All SBPL locations will be closed from 12/22 through 12/26 and on 1/1/26 for the winter holidays. For all the details about adjusted hours and closures, visit our Winter Holiday Hours page.

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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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New Expedited Electric Vehicle Charger Permitting Process
On November 15, 2023, the Community Development Department will deploy an expedited OnDemand permitting process for electric vehicle (EV) charger installation permits. Applicants are now able to apply online, pay fees, and instantly…
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State Street Promenade Bike Lane and Crosswalk Installation Begins November 14
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project. Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
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State Street Promenade Bike Lanes and Crosswalks Being Installed This Week
Bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks are coming to the State Street Promenade from Victoria to Haley Streets as part of a pilot project!  Installation will begin Tuesday, November 14th, along State Street from Victoria to Anapamu…
New Online Permit Portal Interface
New Look Coming to Our Online Permit Portal!
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the City will be upgrading Accela Citizen Access (ACA), the online permit portal, to have a new user-friendly look and feel for our customers. The new permit portal will make it easier to submit a new…
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Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Design Kick Off
Get involved in shaping the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project! The City is kicking off the design phase of the project with a webinar on Wednesday, November 15 and an in-person meeting on November 29. This project will create a three-mile…
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Neighborhood Cleanup Event: Cacique & Alisos
Join the City's Environmental Services Division for this month's Neighborhood Cleanup Event on Saturday, November 11 at Cacique and Alisos Streets. No pre-registration required, if you have time, grab some litter pickers or graffiti…
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Westside Community Paseos Project Construction Update
During late November/early December, a new northbound bike lane will be installed on the east side of the 1400 block of Castillo Street. The new bike lane will provide a safe and direct connection for cyclists traveling from Downtown to…
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Nourishing Our Community: Weekly Food Distributions with Parks and Recreation
Every week, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County partner to provide free, fresh produce and healthy groceries to the community through mobile pantries and mobile farmers markets. All in need are…
Reduce watering for fall
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sprinkler Timer
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants do too. Plants in fall need about 1/3 of the water they need in summer. Easily adjust your sprinkler timer with the seasons using the Watering Percentage Adjust feature on your timer and match it to…
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