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Public Safety Announcement – Fireworks
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to remind the community of Santa Barbara the dangers associated with fireworks in our community. Though 4th of July has passed, we are still receiving numerous complaints regarding fireworks…
Chief Bernard Melekian Retirement Announcement
After 50 years of distinguished public service, Chief Barney Melekian will step down as the Santa Barbara Police Department Interim Police Chief on Friday, July 15th. Chief Melekian was appointed as the Interim Police Chief on March…
Hourly Parking Rate Change – Downtown Parking Lots
Hourly parking rates in Downtown parking lots will increase to $2.50 per hour on July 1, 2022. This rate increase is in response to the rising costs of performing parking-related services, major maintenance, and capital improvements…
90th Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade Now Accepting Entries
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms for Children’s Fiesta Parade participation. The parade, to be held on Saturday, August 6, is now in its 90th year, and has been a community…
Independence Day Events Blast Back to the Waterfront
If you are looking for somewhere to celebrate Independence Day, there is no better place than the Santa Barbara Waterfront. A full slate of fun, festive, family-friendly activities are planned throughout the day, including the return of…
City of Santa Barbara to Celebrate Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Oak Park Dance Floor…
Summer Solstice Parade – Street Closure & Traffic Advisory
Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice parade will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Due to the closure of State Street, the parade will occur on Santa Barbara Street, between East Cota Street and East Micheltorena Street. Partial road…
City Council to Discuss State Street Interim Operations at Upcoming Council Meeting
On June 28, 2022, the City Public Works Department will give a presentation to City Council about State Street Interim Operations, following the February 2022 adoption of the Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance (ERETO).
Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 for the City of Santa Barbara
On June 21, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara adopted its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, as required by the City Charter. The budget includes an introductory budget message from the City Administrator, revenue and…
City’s Water Outlook Remains Good as City Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert in Response to Statewide Drought
The Santa Barbara City Council today declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert. This is in response to Governor Newsom’s recently issued executive orders declaring a statewide drought emergency and request for California residents to…