We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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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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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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Flyer for event: "Help Make State St. Spooktacular! Adopt-a-Block to Decorate for Halloween Apply Online: Sept. 18 - Oct 6
Halloween Adopt-a-Block Decoration Program
The City Downtown Team is thrilled to announce the launch of its spooktacular new community initiative, the Halloween Adopt-a-Block Program. The Adopt-a-Block Program invites residents, businesses, and community groups to…
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Win a Culinary Adventure to Las Vegas on Southwest!
This giveaway is now closed. The winner has been selected and received the prize. Thank you to everyone who entered!   We all know Las Vegas is famous for the bustling casinos, exciting night life, and nonstop entertainment – but…
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SBPL Distributes Free Eclipse Glasses and Hosts Related Programming
In preparation for the Solar Eclipse on the morning of October 14th, Santa Barbara Public Library will be giving out 4000 eclipse glasses and hosting educational events to help the community of Santa Barbara observe this celestial…
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"Help us make State St. Spooktacualr! Adopt-a-Block to Decorate for Halloween Apply Online Sept 18 - Oct 6"
Halloween Adopt-a-Block Decoration Program
The City of Santa Barbara’s Downtown Team is thrilled to announce the launch of its spooktacular new community initiative, the Halloween Adopt-a-Block Program!   The Adopt-a-Block Program invites residents,…
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Download the City's New App 'SB Connect'
Have you downloaded 'SB Connect?' It's the City's new app that makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town like potholes, sidewalk cracks, graffiti, and code enforcement issues. You can submit service…
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Delta Air Lines Returns to SBA
The Airport is proud to announce the return of Delta Air Lines. Starting June 7, 2024, Delta will provide daily nonstop services to Atlanta (ATL) once a day and Salt Lake City (SLC) twice a day. An A220-300 plane will serve…
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Creek Week 2023 Kicks Off This Weekend
Creek Week 2023 begins Saturday, September 23 with Coastal Cleanup Day, when community members can join in and volunteer at over 25 beach and creek locations Countywide. Nearly 30 events are planned for the week including a variety of…
Rendering of Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project Construction Begins Next Month
The State Street undercrossing of Highway 101 is getting a major facelift, as the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project is set to begin in early October. The Project connects the City’s two most active transportation-oriented…
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Upcoming Webinar and Meeting: Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
The Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project is kicking off the design phase this fall. Community input is needed and the City has two upcoming opportunities to get involved. Consider attending the webinar on Wednesday…
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