Media Releases

Routine pruning on mature Indian laurel fig trees is scheduled from mid-January to mid-February.The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry Program, in partnership with Mariposa Tree Management, will conduct routine pruning on mature…

Sales Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Quarter Ended September 30, 2024The City of Santa Barbara received $7.3 Million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which is the first quarter of the City’s…

The City Council is sworn in, appoints leadership, and designates committee assignments.

Families can register for more than 15 Parks and Recreation Department camps.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for all summer camps online at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3. Families can…

Residents are invited to share their input on local housing and community development needs at upcoming Community Development Workshops. These events offer an opportunity to guide funding decisions for the Five-year Consolidated Plan…

The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department announces the graduation event for firefighter recruits who have recently completed our in-house fire academy. Additionally, we will be honoring the recent promotions of members of our Department.

Are you passionate about public safety and making a difference in your community? The City of Santa Barbara is holding a special recruitment to fill a vacancy on the Fire and Police Commission. This is a unique opportunity to contribute…

Phase One Draft Vulnerability Assessment tackles sea level rise and climate change.

Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to prune the iconic roses at A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden at Mission Historical Park during the annual volunteer event.

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department invites the community to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Creeks Division’s…