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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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Box filled with an old printer, boombox, monitor to be recycled
Everyday E-waste Recycling & Quarterly Events
E-waste cannot be put in the trash or recycling containers since it contains hazardous materials. There are e-waste drop-off locations 6-days a week and now quarterly drop-off events. Quarterly drop-off events are free for both residents…
Library on the Go Takes to the Road
With the mission of providing a range of library services to Santa Barbara residents, the Library's Library on the Go van delivers more than just books to those with limited library access. Watch this short video to learn more about…
New Episode of Garden Wise TV Released
Watch the latest episode of Garden Wise to learn about landscape design with Joan S. Bolton, the majestic Deodar Cedar with arborist Bill Spiewak, Billy Goodnick's top 10 plants for privacy/screening, and learn how to water your garden…
New Building Permit Application Launched
This week the City’s Building & Safety Division launched a new building permit application. Now, submittal of a single, consolidated Building Permit Application is needed for all projects requiring a building permit. The…
Community Meeting for a Possible New Bicycle and Pedestrian Freeway Overcrossing
Community feedback is requested. Join us on Zoom or in-person to talk about a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field. The Zoom webinar will be October 25.…
Police Station Status Update
The Santa Barbara Police Station Project has progressed since April of 2021. Following support from the Architectural Board of Review to proceed, the Planning Commission was given a project update on March 18, 2021, and a request was made…
Provide input on the future of De La Guerra Plaza
As a result of the pandemic, there have been many changes to downtown Santa Barbara - State Street in particular. Please provide your input on a brief questionnaire regarding the concept plan for the historic center of downtown, De La…
State Street Suspect Arrested for Hate Crime & Battery on Officer
On October 12, 2021, at 3:30pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 900 block of State Street. Witnesses in the area stated a male suspect had approached a family of 4 visiting Santa Barbara and started…
Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Nearly Complete
After experiencing some delays, the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project is nearly compete. The project includes restoration along Arroyo Burro and the Campanil drainage, creation of formal trail routes,…
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