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Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Reaches Halfway Mark
Construction continues at Dwight Murphy Field to transform the 100-year-old park into a modern, inclusive space for all. As of June 2026, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project is 50% complete.
Parks & Rec News
Via Lucero
Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project: Construction Currently Underway After Postponement
Construction for the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project is currently underway at State Street and N. Hope Avenue. Originally scheduled to start in May, the project experienced a delay in construction material…
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Celebrate Pollinator Week at Pollinator-Palooza!
The City of Santa Barbara's Sustainability & Resilience Department is celebrating National Pollinator Week with Pollinator-Palooza! Get to know your local pollinators at this fun, free, family-friendly event taking…
Sustainability News
Women in Engineering
City Recognition of International Women in Engineering Day June 23
Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on June 23. International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated worldwide while focusing on women working in engineering. Women engineers are shaping the world and making…
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Arts in the Open Brings Free Entertainment to Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Arts in the Open brings free performances to the historic Plaza del Mar Band Shell, offering more opportunities for the community to gather and enjoy live music and entertainment this summer. Presented by the Parks and Recreation…
Parks & Rec News
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Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan Goes to City Council on June 16th
The City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan) goes before City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for review and comment. The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating…
Streets Paving
Milling and Paving the 500 - 700 Blocks of E. Canon Perdido Street on June 16 & 18
On Tuesday & Thursday, June 16 & 18, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be milling and paving the 500 - 700 blocks of E. Canon Perdido Street (see the map). During this project, there may be…
Streets Paving
Paving a Section of the 500 & 600 Blocks of E. Cota Street and a Section of the 500 Block of N. Salsipuedes Street June 16 & 17
On Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16 & 17, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of the 500 & 600 blocks of E. Cota Street and a section of the 500 block of N. Salsipuedes Street (see…
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Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
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