TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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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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Police Station Status Update
The Santa Barbara Police Station Project has progressed since April of 2021. Following support from the Architectural Board of Review to proceed, the Planning Commission was given a project update on March 18, 2021, and a request was made…
Provide input on the future of De La Guerra Plaza
As a result of the pandemic, there have been many changes to downtown Santa Barbara - State Street in particular. Please provide your input on a brief questionnaire regarding the concept plan for the historic center of downtown, De La…
State Street Suspect Arrested for Hate Crime & Battery on Officer
On October 12, 2021, at 3:30pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 900 block of State Street. Witnesses in the area stated a male suspect had approached a family of 4 visiting Santa Barbara and started…
Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Nearly Complete
After experiencing some delays, the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project is nearly compete. The project includes restoration along Arroyo Burro and the Campanil drainage, creation of formal trail routes,…
Tree Watering Dripline
Water Trees Where It Counts
Many trees in climates like Santa Barbara's should be watered even in years when we're getting enough rain - but during times of drought, street trees and trees in our gardens need our help more than ever. Actions such as watering at the…
Paving Notice: Ortega Between De La Vina and Olive St.
Crews will be performing paving work on Ortega between De La Vina and Olive Streets, and the 100 and 200 blocks of West Cota Street October 11-18
Tree Replacement on West Carrillo Street
Next week, the City will remove seven trees along West Carrillo Street (between San Pascual and San Andres Streets).
SEMANA DE PREVENCIÓN DE INCENDIOS 2021
El Departamento de Bomberos de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara está uniendo esfuerzos con el National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—patrocinadora oficial de la Semana de Prevención de Incendios hace más de 90 años—para promocionar la…
Tree Removal on Carrillo Street
As part of the traffic safety project currently under construction on West Carrillo Street, seven trees will be removed between San Pascual Street and San Andres the week of October 11. The existing trees are failing, and will be removed…
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