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  • World Cup Watch Party.
    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
    Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
    52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
    The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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Vic Trace Reservoir
Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project EIR Available for Public Review
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department prepared the Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in…
World Cup Watch Party.
Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
Webinar Recording Available for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
As part of the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project, the City held a webinar on May 27, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 28, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Webinar Recording Available for Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project
As part of the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project, the City held a webinar on May 13, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 20, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
Fresh vegetables on a table. The City seal and Certified Santa Barbara Farmers Market Logo sit across the image.
State Street Master Plan Pop-Up Events
The City invites the public to attend upcoming tabling events at the local Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market to review the State Street Master Plan and provide input. Community members are encouraged to visit the City’s table, learn…
State Street News
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Meetings for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two public meetings to learn about the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and review the Project’s California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The…
Flyer for the Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale, featuring bold yellow and blue text on a beige background. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Logos for the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience program are included, along with a website link
Citywide Community Yard Sale This Saturday, June 13!
Join the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department for our Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This Citywide event is designed to reduce waste, promote reuse, and…
Sustainability News
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park this July
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department announces the return of Concerts in the Park. This free, family-friendly summer tradition has drawn large crowds and showcased a diverse range of musical talent at Chase Palm Park…
Parks & Rec News
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