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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…
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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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The Channel Islands Poetry Walk Contest
As part of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Book to Action program, the library invites you to write a poem inspired by the Channel Islands.
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Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Four New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of four new law enforcement officers. Last week Chief Bernard Melekian held a ceremony on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department congratulating three…
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Construction Notice –Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
Construction will begin the week of March 7th with an expected duration of approximately two months, weather dependent. The construction area is W. Haley Street from Castillo Street to De La Vina Street and on Castillo Street from W. Cota…
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SBA New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Service
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer! United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye flight…
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Parks and Rec Summer Camp Registration
The City's Parks and Recreation summer camps will return to normal operations this summer. Registration starts Tuesday, April 5 for Junior Guards and Wednesday, April 6 for general registration. This year’s camp lineup is…
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Weekend Paving Work to Begin on West Carrillo Street
The City will begin road resurfacing work on Saturday, April 9, along Carrillo Street from US-101 to Figueroa Street. The construction is part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.
The Airport Announces New and Increased Summer Commercial Air Services
The Airport is offering two new nonstop routes starting this summer. United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare starting June 3, which will be the Airport's first red-eye flight. Southwest is also adding a new…
WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30. An award…
The Library Begins a New Chapter of Services by Forgiving all Outstanding Fines and Fees
 Library patrons who have had their account blocked from checking out materials will have a “clean slate” after April 15 and will be able to check out library materials again.
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