Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) under consideration in Parts of Santa Barbara County.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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Jul 10, 202512:00 - 1:30 PM
City of Santa Barbara Cultural Arts Grants Workshop
As part of its ongoing commitment to a vibrant, sustainable local cultural…
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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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Volunteer Gardening | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
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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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Highway 101 Southbound Divided Lanes Start July 12 in Montecito
Improved Northbound Lanes, New Auxiliary Lane, Northbound On-ramp at San Ysidro Road, and Off-ramp at Hermosillo Road Are Open
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Removal of Eight Ficus Trees on Milpas Street
As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
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New Traffic Pattern on De La Vina Street
Beginning Thursday, July 10, 2025, a new traffic pattern will be in effect on De La Vina Street for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) that is currently underway. Vehicular traffic will be limited to one-way…
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