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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Venue Discounts Offered to Local Residents and Nonprofits
City of Santa Barbara residents and nonprofits can receive a discount on reservations at event venues managed by the Parks and Recreation Department with proof of residence. In addition to discounted rates, most indoor venues include…
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construction showing the demolition of the stairwell and a hole in the ground for the elevator
Central Library Open Hours and Construction Update: September 2022
Construction continues at the Central Library, but Library staff are pleased to announce that the main level of the Library will be open for holds pick up and browsing collections of all physical library materials, including children’s and…
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SBA Selects FUSE Connect to Enhance Regional Partnerships and Advertising Program
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) has announced that FUSE Connect (FUSE) has been awarded a three-year contract to oversee the partnership and advertising program at the Airport. "Being selected by SBA to oversee the relationships it is building…
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SBA Staff Member Brian Reed
SBA Employee Spotlight: Brian Reed
SBA Employee Spotlight: Brian Reed, Airport Senior Maintenance Worker Brian has been an Airport Senior Maintenance Worker for nine years, but started in airport maintenance at SBA in 2005! Brian is the perfect fit for…
Airport News
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Creek Week is Almost Here
The City's Creek Week is coming up September 17 – 24. Don't miss out on a full week of fun and educational talks, tours, and volunteer events. Learn about our creeks, watersheds, and ocean, and what you can do to help protect them. View…
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road
Eucalyptus Hill Road Paving Notice
The City's Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving roads on Eucalyptus Hill Road. Work will start in early September and is anticipated to be completed later in the month. During the paving, streets will be closed to…
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SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
The Library is offering paid internship positions for teenagers at the Central and Eastside Libraries. There are two tracks to choose from, Library Services Support or Teen Entrepreneurship Track. Both will culminate in a capstone and…
2022 National Preparedness Month "Protect Your Legacy"
September is National Preparedness Month
This year’s National Preparedness Month 2022 Theme is: A Lasting Legacy. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often. Start by making a plan before…
teens sitting around a table
SBPL Invites Teens to Apply for Paid Library Services & Maker Entrepreneur Internships
Santa Barbara Public Library is offering paid internship positions for teens at the Central and Eastside Libraries. Over the course of two years, SBPL will recruit teens for five seasonal cohorts of five interns. 
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