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  • Voters at polling location with City Seal
    VOTE! Your voice matters!
    Today is the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election! Don’t forget to turn in your ballot by 8 p.m on June 2 at an official drop box—or vote in person at your polling place for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Secure ballot…
    Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
    52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
    The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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    US 101 Bridge Repairs in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Overnight June 1
    An operation to stripe the Castillo Street Undercrossing will begin Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd during the overnight hours between 9 pm and 6 am. The US 101 southbound off-ramp at Castillo Street will be closed during these…
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New Water Mains for La Marina Drive
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure on La Marina Drive, including piping, valves, and hydrants, in order to maintain the quality and reliability of water service. Construction will begin on November 29 and is expected to…
Submit Proposals for Human Services and Community Development Block Grant Funds
From November 22 until December 22, 2021, the City of Santa Barbara will accept proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 
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Santa Barbara Design Standards Work Group Meeting #2
The second Work Group meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 via GoToWebinar. The meeting materials are found on the project website here.
Esfuerzos para reducir las filas de espera de Chick-fil-A en Upper State Street
Las filas de espera desde el acceso de Chick fil-A hasta State Street, (3707 State Street), continúan creando una congestión de tráfico grave, así como condiciones peligrosas para los peatones. El personal de la ciudad ha hablado con Chick…
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La Playa Stadium Track and Stairs to Open for Public Use Starting This Weekend
After pandemic-related closures and limited access, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and the City of Santa Barbara are pleased to welcome the public back at La Playa Stadium for the holiday season.
Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals Under the CDBG-DR MHP Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the City of Santa Barbara will be accepting applications for grant funding under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery/Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG-DR MHP) through the California…
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Announces Dates of Holiday Season Shows
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show announced its holiday schedule, which will include all Sundays from now through the end of the year, and two special Saturday shows: November 27 and December 18.
SBPD Officers Rescue Man Trapped in Burning Home
At the time calls were coming into the dispatch center, a Santa Barbara Police Officer, Officer A. Gutierrez, was patrolling on Milpas Street and observed a large plume of black smoke about a block away. Officer Gutierrez was the first…
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Land Development Team Expands On-Demand Permit Types
On November 9, 2020 the Community Development Department deployed an On-Demand permitting process for simple reroofing building permits. We are happy to announce the types of On-Demand permits available has been expanded! Applicants are…
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