We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
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…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Pearl Chase birthday photo
Happy Birthday, Pearl Chase!
On November 16th, we celebrate Pearl Chase’s birthday.  As a little belated birthday celebration, we are featuring her Four Square style house constructed in 1904 that was lovingly restored in 2016 by the current owners (see below).…
Children's Library reopens
City of Santa Barbara Construction Project at Central Library Progressing - Children's Library Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara's construction projects at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street have progressed to the point that will allow families to access the Children's Library on the Lower Level beginning Friday, November 18, 2022.The…
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Historic Photo of SBA behind advertisement for Auto App
Santa Barbara Flies Into History
As part of our growing partnership, the Autio Team has created an amazing historical story about SBA! Santa Barbara was on the leading edge of the aeronautical world during its earliest years at the start of the 20th century. Listen…
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Students of the CERT class practicing for disaster preparedness
Two Classes Graduate Community Emergency Response Team Training This Year
The City finalized the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training this month with Santa Barbara City College, graduating ten staff members and students in disaster response. Santa Barbara Fire Department OES delivers this class…
A man on a crane putting a star at the top of the holiday tree
Holiday Tree Arrives Downtown
City staff will assist in the installation of the Downtown Christmas Tree this week on the 1300 block of State Street. The tree's arrival marks the kickoff to the downtown holiday season of activities. A Christmas Tree Lighting & Block…
three students preparing food
Applications Open for Chef Apprentice Program
Applications are open for the 2023 Chef Apprentice Program. Local high school students can explore a culinary arts profession under the guidance of experienced professionals while making multi-course meals to take home to their…
Map of Salinas Street
Paving Happening in the Right of Way on Salinas Street
The City is paving and closing Salinas Street, Old Coast Highway, Punta Gorda Street, and Pitos Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 16. The northbound Highway 101 off and on-ramps at Salinas Street will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m…
A graphic showing grass and the text Rain on, Sprinklers off!
Rain On, Sprinklers Off!
When it rains, it's time to turn the sprinklers off! Turn your watering system off until the soil near the root zone dries out, typically 7-10 days after rain. How do you check? Use your "digital technology" i.e., your finger digit to…
Three participants of the Chef Apprentice Program prep ingredients
Applications Open for Youth Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Chef Apprentice Program.
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