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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…
    Staff members at State Street Master Plan Pop Up Event.
    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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Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Bohnett Park
Join staff from the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Creeks Division along with the City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bohnett Park Renovation and Storm Water Improvement Project. The…
Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies
Celebrate Black History Month with a virtual event on Thursday, February 17, hosted by Healing Justice Santa Barbara. For decades, local Black community members have been archiving important historical moments, artifacts and memories of…
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Community Workshops for Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on Milpas Street
The City has identified the need for pedestrian safety enhancements on Milpas Street. In order to make future grant applications more competitive, community participation is a must. Please join us virtually on Wednesday, February 16, or in…
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Public Counters at 630 Garden Street Reopen to In-Person Services with Modified Hours
The City's Community Development and Public Works Departments have resumed in person public counter service, at 630 Garden Street, with modified hours. The front lobby and counters will be open Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12…
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #3
The third Work Group meeting will be held on February 11, 2022 via Zoom. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
SBPD Conducts Super Bowl Weekend Traffic Enforcement Details
The weekend of the Super Bowl, the Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the City of Santa Barbara. We always recommend driving safe and sober.
El Condado De Santa Barbara Rescindirá La Orden Del Oficial De Salud Local Que Requiere El Uso De Mascarillas Bajo Techo El 16 De Febrero De 2022
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara rescindirá la Orden del Oficial de Salud No. 2022 - 10 a partir del miércoles, 16 de febrero de 2022, de acuerdo con la Orden del Oficial de Salud del Estado. La guía local…
Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop: Webinar Recording
If you missed the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar on January 26, 2022, you can view the webinar recording at the following link: Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop Webinar…
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project
Upcoming De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Advisory Committee Meeting – Friday, February 11, 2022; 8:30 – 10:00AM via Zoom
The project was recently presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission on January 19, 2022. While there are many areas in the concept plan in which there is an agreement, there are still areas that need refining.
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