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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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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE – Water Main Replacement on La Colina Road
The City is anticipated to start replacing aging water main infrastructure on La Colina Road this week.
Scenic View of Lake Cachuma
Water Outlook Remains Good as Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert
City Council declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert Tuesday in response to statewide requirements for additional action during the statewide drought.
Eastside Neighborhood Park Indigenous Murals Blessing Ceremony
The City Parks and Recreation Department will host a blessing at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N. Soledad Street) of Los Voladores de Papantla, a newly created mural, as well as three recently re-envisioned murals by local artist and…
Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement Postcard
Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement Released
The City of Santa Barbara, through a grant from the California Office of Historic Preservation, has developed a Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement that explores the themes, events, people, and places…
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South Coast Housing Workshop
Local Housing Elements Come learn about the Housing Element process, regional needs, and local challenges. You will have the opportunity to discuss solutions to South Coast housing challenges with local representatives. This event will…
High School Damage
SBHS “Senior Prank” Gone Wrong – SBPD Investigates
On May 31, 2022, around 10:30 pm, several concerned community members called the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center to report they heard loud, unusual noises, and breaking glass coming from Santa Barbara High School…
Narcotics and Guns
4 Arrested After Guns & Drugs Found During Search Warrant
Within the last month, the Santa Barbara Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation involving suspected drug trafficking.   Based upon that investigation, Detectives obtained a search warrant for the involved…
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Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Agencies Assist Tulare Police Department
On the morning of June 1, 2022, the Santa Barbara Police Department received information from the Tulare City Police Department that a wanted subject from their jurisdiction was reportedly in the City of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara…
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City Launches Online Workshop for the Housing Element Update
The City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Element Update is underway and community involvement is encouraged. The City’s 2023 Housing Element will include goals and actions to create new housing opportunities, prioritize affordable housing…
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