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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…
Image on man at computer submitting Plan Check Responses via DigEplan
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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Rendering of the front entrance of the new Police Station Project
Planning Commission Moves Forward with Police Station Project
Last week, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the Development Plan for the Police Station project. This is the main land use approval for the project, which is appealable to City Council. The next step in the process is design…
Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating 2.59 miles of aging sewer pipe infrastructure this week. Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on Laguna, West Anapamu, State Street, East Figueroa, and Chapala…
New Mamava Lactation Pod at the Airport, showcasing Spanish tile artwork on the outside of the freestanding dome-like structure
The Airport Unveils Lactation Pod
The Airport is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing the Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod. This new facility can be found…
Police Department Rolls out E-Bikes to Their Fleet, image shows officer in front of Police Station on e-bike
Police Department Rolls out E-Bikes to Their Fleet
Before Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2022, Police added three e-bikes to their fleet, thanks to grant funding. Residents are likely to see these bikes in action, patrolling State Street, the Waterfront, the Mesa and Milpas Street. The…
SBA Terminal featuring Lactation Pod
Santa Barbara Airport Adds Lactation Pod for Traveling Parents
SBA is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing our Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod. This new facility can be found on the second floor of the…
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State Street Master Plan Downtown Principles
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Hearing – August 15
On August 15, 2022, the City's consulting firm (MIG, Inc) will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee to get feedback on the 
State Street News
State Street Master Plan Downtown Principles
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Hearing – August 15
On August 15, 2022, the City's consulting firm (MIG, Inc) will lead a discussion with the State Street Advisory Committee to get feedback on the 
Creek Week logo with illustration of a fish swimming upstream toward foothills. Text includes "Celebrate Creek Week! September 17 - 24, 2022. (Facebook icon) SBCreekWeek, SBCreekWeek.com, Santa Barbara Goleta, UCSB, Carpinteria."
Celebrate Creek Week September 17 - 24
Santa Barbara’s 23rd Creek Week will take place Saturday, September 17 through Saturday, September 24. Community members are invited to join in and learn how they can help protect our creeks, watersheds, and ocean through a …
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SBA Volunteers Needed Flyer with details of event
Volunteers Needed: SBA Triennial Full Scale Disaster Drill
SBA is required to run a full scale disaster drill every three years. We are looking for volunteers to join us in the exercise on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 7:30am-11:30am. Play the part of passenger or bystander and experience an…
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