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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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City of SB Appoints New Library Director
Brandon Beaudette will lead the Library into its next chapter
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Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Webinar Recording Available for Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project
As part of the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project, the City held a webinar on August 6, 2025, and an in-person meeting on August 7, 2025, to review the Project Plan with the community.If you missed the meetings, click here to…
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Celebrate Santa Barbara’s 26th Annual Creek Week September 20 - 27!
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate Santa Barbara’s 26th annual Creek Week, taking place Saturday, September 20, through Saturday, September 27. Creek Week is an annual opportunity to learn more about our local…
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SBA at 2025 Goleta Lemon Festival
The Goleta Lemon Festival returns Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at Girsh Park, and Santa Barbara Airport is proud to once again sponsor the Kids Zone! 
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SBA Remembers 9/11 With Moment of Silence
On Thursday, September 11, Santa Barbara Airport will join airports across the nation to take part in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. This moment of silence will begin promptly at 8:46 AM, and all TSA and…
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Vote SBA for Best Small Airport!
Santa Barbara Airport is nominated for Best Small Airport in 2025 USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards! Help get us to the top of the list by casting your vote every day on the Readers Choice…
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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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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, September 13, 2025Time:…
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Notice of Construction and Traffic Changes for Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project
PROJECT PURPOSE: The Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project is critical to the success and safe operation of the U.S. Highway 101 Widening (HOV) Project. This Project will address expected…
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