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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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Kids’ World Playground Is Now Open after Maintenance Project
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department reopened Kids’ World playground yesterday after a brief closure. The unique wooden play structure in Alameda Park was closed for two weeks for routine but necessary maintenance.
SBA Staff Ryan on airfield at nigh
SBA Employee Spotlight: Ryan Cullom
SBA Employee Spotlight: Ryan Cullom
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Be Safe and Drive Sober This Holiday Season
Millions of us will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Santa Barbara Police Department encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.
City Council to Discuss Senate Bill 9 Implementation
On Tuesday, December 7, City Council will consider Municipal Code amendments to implement Senate Bill 9, which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially, without discretionary…
Top 10 Shrubs for Screening and Privacy
Looking to screen your trash enclosure or provide more privacy? Check out our video on Billy Goodnick’s top 10 plants for screening and privacy from our latest Garden Wise TV episode.
Trees in the median on State Street at Las Positas Road
Temporary Road Closures : Las Positas from Cliff Drive to Highway 101
Temporary Road Closures : Las Positas from Cliff Drive to Highway 101
Talk with City Staff at the State Street
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
Footbridge at Arroyo Burro Open Space with sun behind trees.
Watch Footage from the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project
The City recently installed a new footbridge from Las Positas Road into the Arroyo Burro Open Space as part of the Creeks Division’s Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project. The bridge is currently closed, and will officially open once…
Talk with City Staff at the State Street Promenade Market
City staff will be attending the State Street Promenade Market (which coincides with 1st Thursday Art Walk) on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the City’s booth to say hello, learn about the State Street Master Plan…
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