Major Storm Forecast | Travelers should check directly with airlines for latest flight status.

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 Storm Updates | Emergency Parking

Tormenta fuerte pronosticada | Estacionamiento de Emergencia

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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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Winter Holiday Closure through Jan. 2 | Cierres por Feriados de Invierno hasta el 2 de ene.

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Santa Barbara is not only a beautiful place to live, we are also fortunate to have an abundance of activities, employment opportunities, and resources.

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Dec 24, 20251:00 - 4:00 PM
Volunteer Gardening | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown…
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Dec 25, 2025All day
Christmas Day - Holiday Observed
Non-emergency City Offices are closed in observance of Christmas Day.This…
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Dec 25, 20251:00 - 3:00 PM
CANCELLED: Volunteer Gardening | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
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The City of Santa Barbara is excited to provide residents with improved access to issue reporting and other helpful City information. Through SB Connect residents are able to report issues in their community to the City to address such as graffiti, potholes, and more. 

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Connecting With Your City Government

The City of Santa Barbara has over 30 Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees to advise the City Council. Agendas, minutes, and supporting documents for the City Council and Boards & Commissions can be viewed online using the links below. The City Council and some Boards & Commissions also offer live and on-demand meeting videos.

City News

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Major Storm Forecast: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the Santa Barbara County December 2025 Major Storm, including activating Self-Serve Sandbag Stations.
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Jacaranda Court Breaks Ground
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…
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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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