All locations will open at 11am on Sept. 23, 2025 for staff training.

15407
Title

News

Body
Press Releases
Social media

For a weekly roundup of news, Subscribe to our City News in Brief Newsletter.

Sections
View looking down at a construction site
Triennial Construction Code Adoption
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Picture of people playing on Bohnett Park Basketball Court
2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
Bubble event at De La Guerra Street and State Street
Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
Filter Results
Loma_Alta_Hillside
Loma Alta Drive Hillside Recovery and Mitigation Measures Complete
The Loma Fire broke out on the night of May 20, 2021, above Loma Alta Drive. The fire burned approximately nine acres, damaging multiple residences, before it was contained by fire personnel.  
An aerial view of Douglas Family Preserve
Improvements in Douglas Family Preserve Begin This Week
Planned improvements in Douglas Family Preserve will begin this month, including wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.
Parks & Rec News
Movie Theatre Screen with Santa Barbara International Film Festival logo and City of Santa Barbara Seal.png
City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announce Exciting New Lease Agreement for Fiesta 5 Theater
The City of Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce a new lease agreement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) for the City-owned property located at 916 State Street, formerly known as the Fiesta 5 Theater. This marks…
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Commission to Consider Planting Native Tree Species on East Anapamu Street
The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to consider a recommendation to restore the tree canopy on the 300 to 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street with native coast live oaks instead of Italian stone pines. 
Parks & Rec News
City Hall steps and entrance at De la Guerra Plaza
Expanded Public Service Hours at City Hall and Public Counters
Starting Monday, October 7, the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce expanded service hours at City Hall and various public counters to better serve the needs of residents and businesses. These extended hours will offer increased…
Paving
Paving Notice - Braemar Ranch Ln and Calle Las Caleras
Paving Schedule:Wednesday, October 9th:400-600 blocks of Calle Las Caleras
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization on Del Oro Avenue
  Paving Schedule: Monday, October 7th:
Participants dressed in a group costume as jelly fish pose for the camera
Halloween Dance for People of All Abilities Set for October 25
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual all-inclusive Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Rec News
Image of calendar showing wednesday circled in red
Land Development Permit Center Lobby Hours Extended
To better align in-person service hours across the City organization, walk-in counter hours for the Land Development Permit Center at 630 Garden Street are being extended on Wednesdays until 5:00 p.m. (instead of 12:00 noon). This will be…
Total results: 1605 179