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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…
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…
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Paving Notice - W. Mission Street
  Paving & Grinding ScheduleTuesday, July 15 (red)700-800 blocks of W. Mission St.
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Statement from Chief of Police Gordon on Recent Federal Activity
Hello Santa Barbara,I wanted to share a few thoughts about the recent federal activity in our communities as well as some information about helpful resources.The military-style actions of federal immigration enforcement are unwarranted,…
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Neighborhood Cleanup | Cacique and Alisos Street.
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025Time: 9:…
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Highway 101 Southbound Divided Lanes Start July 12 in Montecito
Improved Northbound Lanes, New Auxiliary Lane, Northbound On-ramp at San Ysidro Road, and Off-ramp at Hermosillo Road Are Open
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets
Public Meetings for Tree Removals Proposed for Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) completes major infrastructure gaps to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to schools, parks, and neighborhood services. The…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Removal of Eight Ficus Trees on Milpas Street
As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
Rendering of the Exterior of Regional Fire Communications Center.
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation
Allowing for streamlined dispatch of all fire and medical callsOn behalf of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department - The County of Santa Barbara has successfully transitioned all seven local…
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
New Traffic Pattern on De La Vina Street
Beginning Thursday, July 10, 2025, a new traffic pattern will be in effect on De La Vina Street for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) that is currently underway. Vehicular traffic will be limited to one-way…
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…
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