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Feel that chill in the air? So do your plants. During fall and winter, our gardens don’t need as much water due to rain, cooler temperatures, shorter days, and plant dormancy. To save water when it rains, simply turn off your timer until…

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) has broken ground on Jacaranda Court, a transformative housing development located at 400 W. Carrillo Street. This milestone marks the start of construction on a 63-unit affordable…

Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1). Regularly scheduled street sweeping will resume the next day…

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…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its Annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Phase two of the Project, which replaced the water main from Micheltorena Street to Constance Avenue, is now complete. The next phase (phase 3) will construct pedestrian safety enhancements at nine intersections along De La Vina Street…

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,…

Santa Barbara Public Library will have a series of closures and adjusted hours during the winter holidays. Read on for all the details, and learn how to stay connected with us, even when we’re closed.