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Construction Underway on the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project
During standard working hours (7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), construction teams are installing a new, dual-pipe sewer system made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) between the Via Lucero Lift Station and the intersection of State Street and Hope…
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Updated Resolution to Re-Affirm the City’s Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities and Commitment to Community Policing
On April 21, the City Council will consider an updated resolution (Item 15) reaffirming the City’s response to federal immigration enforcement activities and its commitment to community-oriented policing. The item returns following the…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | State Street & Yanonali Street
Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. 
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900-1100 Blocks of State Street lined with palm trees and American flags, featuring shops and crosswalks.
Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
The City has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices for public review. The plan reflects community priorities and guides future improvements to shape downtown Santa Barbara for everyone, now and for generations to come.…
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Paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue
From Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23 the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving State Street from Mission Street to Constance Avenue. See the maps for a detailed schedule as well as…
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Upcoming Meetings for the City's Safe Streets for All Action Plan
The City of Santa Barbara (City) is currently developing a city-wide Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan). The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and by…
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Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the future of the Waterfront by participating in a brief community survey and attending upcoming open houses on potential options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan.
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$6 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Harbor Improvements
On April 8, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received notice that $6.15 million in federal funding has been allocated to support the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging program. The funding was included in…
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Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan Now Available
The Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public review and comment. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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