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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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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Teanna Herrera holding her recognition plaque, standing next to Chris (Airport Director) and Sara (Development Manager)
SBA February Employee of the Month: Teanna Herrera
SBA’s February Employee of the Month has been award to Teanna Herrera, Senior Engineering Tech! Teanna was selected for providing departmental IT coordination and support for a variety of programs.
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San Jose Bridge with Sandspit Rd exit in the background
Highway 217 Construction to Impact Airport Access (Update)
In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. Passengers traveling…
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Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training This Spring
In an ongoing effort to improve the community's water safety, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses in March and May. While the average training and certification cost is around $…
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Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project
Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, will continue this month (weather permitting) on the 600 block of W. Micheltorena Street. The Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside,…
Project Plan for Micheltorena Street
Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project
The Westside Community Paseos Project (Project) is funded primarily through Active Transportation Program grant funds and will provide walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside to Downtown. 
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Downtown Altercation – Two Sustain Stab Wounds
On March 12, 2023, at 3:16 am, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a report of a physical altercation involving two groups of individuals around 500 State Street, where two victims sustained stab wounds.
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City Council Meeting Moved Online Because of Forecasted Storm Conditions
Because of forecasted storm conditions, the City Council meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, will be moved to a virtual format. Instructions for participation can be found on the agenda. The complete agenda and instructions for public…
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Ortega Park Project to be Presented at Architectural Board of Review
The Ortega Park Revitalization Project will be presented at the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Monday, March 20, 2023. The Parks and Recreation Department Project Team is requesting Project Design Approval.
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San Jose Bridge with Sandspit Rd exit in the background
Highway 217 Construction to Impact Airport Access
In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Santa Barbara Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. This project…
Airport News
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