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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Lot 12 Remediation Project Begins Monday, April 14
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division will begin a groundwater remediation project at Parking Lot 12 at State Street and W. Gutierrez Street on Monday, April 14. The project will consist of enhanced bioremediation through…
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Los Patos Underpass Removal Project: 45-day public review period for the Draft EIR
Notice of AvailabilityThe City of Santa Barbara (City), acting as the lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Los Patos Underpass Removal Project (Project).
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Community Workshops for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
The City will host two community engagement workshops to update residents on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. Located in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, this storage reservoir is a vital component of the City's water distribution…
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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, April 12, 2025Time: 9…
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April is Fair Housing Month
This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
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Residential Burglary Crime Ring Arrested
On April 4, 2025, at 9:45 am, detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department were alerted by an Orange County Law Enforcement Agency about a potential residential burglary crime ring operating in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara…
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New Clean Air Express Route Offers Free Rides in April
The Clean Air Express commuter bus service has expanded its hours to offer more convenient transportation throughout the day, with free rides on new midday routes available in April. The new "Midday Connector" service connects North County…
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Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives
April is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthIn its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Santa Barbara Police Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands…
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Road Improvement Work for San Andres and Canon Perdido Streets Starting Monday, April 7
The City is contracting out Granite Construction to pave San Andres Street from Carrillo Street to Canon Perdido and Canon Perdido Street from Wentworth Avenue to Marilla Avenue. Work will take place Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April…
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