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  • Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    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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    State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
    The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Construction Notice – Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be repairing the road on Mountain Drive.  The repair process began in early March and is anticipated to be completed mid-April.  Throughout the duration of the project,…
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Continued Community Feedback Requested!
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, or in person on Saturday, April 30, 2022, on the sidewalk near Corner Tap at 1905 Cliff Drive, to review and provide feedback on two different design…
Officer Struck by DUI Driver
On April 15, 2022, around 6:30 pm, an on-duty Santa Barbara Police Officer was sitting in their marked police vehicle completing a report from a previous call for service in the 200 block of West Alamar Avenue. The Officer’s vehicle was…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
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Santa Barbara Receives Proposals for State Street Master Plan
Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…
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Community Workshops for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The community is invited to provide feedback and discuss the proposed safety enhancements for the commercial section of Cliff Drive. You can review the two different design options virtually on Tuesday, April 26 or in-person on…
La Mesa Park Turf Renovation Project
Over the next three weeks, City Parks and Rec staff will be renovating two of the three large grassy areas at La Mesa Park. These renovations will help improve the health of the turf grass and will make the space nicer to play in and enjoy…
ServSafe Food Handler Education Program at the Library
The ServSafe Food Handler program at the Library connects food service workers with free access to the required certification for employment so they are ready to start work or transfer employment without having to bear an additional…
Limited Waitlist Opening for Section 8 Voucher Program
The City Housing Authority (HACSB) announces a limited waitlist opening for its Section 8 Voucher Program. HACSB will begin accepting applications online on Monday, May 2, through Wednesday, June 1. The waitlist will be…
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