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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Visit SBA at Goleta Lemon Festival
The Goleta Lemon Festival returns Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 at Girsh Park! The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of this community festival. 
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2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed…
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UPDATE - Media Release - Public Assembly Last Night
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 20, 2023 Over the last several days Santa Barbara Police Detectives have been investigating the incident that occurred in this recent social media video. As a result of the investigation,…
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2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. During the hearing the City will also review its performance of program…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekend
Santa Barbara Public Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we…
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Delta Air Lines Returns to SBA With Service to Salt Lake City and Atlanta
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) 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 will serve these…
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Introducing SB Connect: The City is Just a Click Away with New App (ENG/SPA)
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of our new app, to better connect the community to the services and specific departments they need. An innovative mobile application designed to revolutionize the way residents engage with their…
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Creek Week 2023 Kicks off September 23
Creek Week is an annual celebration of our creeks, watersheds, and the ocean, with fun and informative events, talks, and tours to help build awareness and stewardship of the natural treasures in the City, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The…
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Library Set to Host State Street Job Fair on September 27
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street on Wednesday, September 27. Connect with over 100 employers actively seeking hardworking individuals to fill immediate openings. During the…
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