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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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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Historic Preservation Month and Santa Barbara Received Preservation and Planning Awards
May is Historic Preservation Month and a perfect time to celebrate Santa Barbara’s leadership in historic preservation. 
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Low-Cost Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs Offered This Summer
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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Mission Poetry Reading
The Mission Poetry Series Wraps its 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
The 14th season of the Mission Poetry Series closes with an in-person reading on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. in partnership with Santa Barbara Public Library.
Library News
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REAL ID Extension Reminder
REMINDER: The REAL ID enforcement deadline has been extended by 24 months. Beginning May 7, 2025, all passengers will need a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights. To learn more, visit https://www.dhs.gov…
Airport News
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Globally, one in seven people live with a disability - and many of those are non-visible. This spring, SBA is joining 200 airports across the world to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to passengers. By wearing a Sunflower…
Airport News
Library Plaza Construction Update April 29 2023
Santa Barbara Public Library Construction Update: Central Library Closed May 8-11 and Anapamu Entrance Closed until Further Notice
The construction project at Central Library is progressing to a new phase this spring! Central Library will be temporarily closed May 8-11, 2023, due to scheduled work on the ADA elevator project. The construction work will impact air…
Library News
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City Forestry Program Celebrates Arbor Day at Local Schools
In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program held tree-planting events across local school campuses this week. The events aimed to provide interactive learning experiences to educate children about the…
Parks & Rec News
Housing Element Map News Item
Update: New June 1 Date for Planning Commission Hearing and Revised HCD Draft Housing Element for Review
The Planning Commission hearing date on the Revised Draft Housing Element has been changed from May 4 to June 1, 2023. On June 1, the Planning Commission will receive a presentation and public comment on the Revised Draft Housing Element,…
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Webinar Recording and Survey Available for Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
As part of the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Planning Effort, the City held a webinar and in-person meeting at the beginning of the month to share design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway…
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