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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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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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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WATCH: Ewe-nique Collab: City Parks & Rec and Fire Join Forces with Sheep to Preserve Defensible Space
A herd of 275 sheep is set to graze approximately 25 acres across five parks ahead of wildfire season. The project, led by the City Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to maintain defensible…
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Coffee with a Cop - Monday, July 24, 2023
Most of us don’t have the time to do a deep dive into government programs and policies that affect us. But what if you could learn about a crucial city function during a coffee break? What do you get when you combine the two? Coffee with…
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Wipes Clog Pipes
Many cleaning products and baby hygiene products are labeled as disposable and flushable. While these products are convenient, they can lead to costly blockages in homes, businesses, and wastewater systems, ultimately…
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'Summer Nights' Free Teen Program Moves to Eastside
After three weeks on the Westside, 'Summer Nights,' a free teen program hosted by the City Parks and Recreation Department, is moving to the Eastside for another three weeks of fun. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to enjoy music, food,…
Liliana Encinas speaking at the National CERT Conference
City’s Bilingual Public Outreach Coordinator Spearheads Effort to Provide Multilingual Emergency Response Training at National CERT Conference
At the recent 2023 National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Conference, the City's Bilingual Outreach Coordinator, Liliana Encinas, played a pivotal role in promoting diversity and language access in disaster preparedness. For the…
Junior lifeguards compete at the Fiesta Invitational
Junior Lifeguard Competition Returns to East Beach
The Junior Lifeguard Fiesta Invitational Competition returns to East Beach on Friday, July 14.
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Check Your Aim During Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month! Check your aim: make sure sprinklers are only watering your garden and not the sidewalk or house. Check to see if you have the correct arc or if sprinklers have been twisted. Learn how to check your…
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Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park
The Concerts in the Park series begins this Thursday! The free, family-friendly summer tradition brings musical acts to the Great Meadow in Chase Palm Park every Thursday in July from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to bring…
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Confetti is Litter
The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is growing, in both the number of events where confetti is used and the volume of confetti tossed. While confetti eggs or cascarones have long been a tradition at Santa…
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