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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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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SBPD Announces New Blue Envelope Program
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our new Blue Envelope Program, which aims to foster better communication and understanding between law enforcement and members of our neurodiverse community. …
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City Administrator's Statement on ICE
The below written statement was given by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo during the January 28, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
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Supporting Those Impacted by the Devastating Southern California Wildfires
Dear Community Members,Our hearts are with everyone affected by the catastrophic wildfires devastating Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Many in our Santa Barbara community have family and friends directly impacted by these fires, and we…
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Santa Barbara Police Department is Now Using Nixle for Community Alerts
The Santa Barbara Police Department is once again utilizing the Nixle program to send out community updates and alerts to people who live, work, and visit our area. Messages will come via text message (SMS) or e-mail alerts and will…
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City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Police Station
On November 18, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara held a groundbreaking event for its new Santa Barbara Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.…
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National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26. During this week, the Santa Barbara Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save…
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UPDATE - Barricaded Subject – 500 North Salsipuedes Street
UPDATE: 9/30/24 at 1:00 p.m. The situation in the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street has been resolved, and the male suspect has been taken into custody without further incident. Several emergency vehicles will…
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Traffic Stop Near Santa Barbara High School
At approximately 10:30 am this morning, Santa Barbara Police Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of East Anapamu Street and Alta Vista Road. This traffic stop was related to a stolen vehicle investigation. A…
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Joint Media Release - Update on Circulating Social Media Posts in Our Schools
The following is a joint message from Santa Barbara Unified, Santa Barbara Police, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.An extraordinarily high number of social media-based threats have been reported across the nation since the middle…
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