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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…
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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…
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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…
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Survey to Rank Design Concepts for Site of Franceschi House Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on four proposed design concepts for the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
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May 2024 update – Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
The next construction phase of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) is currently underway along the east side of the Project. This phase includes the replacement of crosswalks on State Street at Yanonali and…
Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
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Fire and Police Commission Issues First Public Statement: “The Numbers Speak for Themselves” and "Hearing More from Our Community is a Top Priority"
The purpose of the Fire and Police Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator in all matters relating to efficient and adequate fire and police protection for the City of Santa Barbara.
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Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout Construction
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout ConstructionThe next phase of the Cabrillo Boulevard Roundabout Project is scheduled to start Monday, May 13, 2024. This will temporarily require through…
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Paving Shoreline Drive from Castillo St. to Loma Alta Dr.
During the week of May 13th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Shoreline Drive from Castillo Street to Loma Alta Drive.
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Paving Alta Vista Road and Surrounding Streets
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving streets in your neighborhood starting Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Friday, May 10th
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
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Road Repair Projects on Gibraltar Road and Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will be repairing three sections of failed roadway on Gibraltar Road between El Cielito Road and the City limits that were damaged during the January 2023 storm season. The Project scope…
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