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…
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
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…
Image on man at computer submitting Plan Check Responses via DigEplan
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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2025 Community Academy
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the return of our Community Academy, a free, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members an inside look at how SBPD operates. This two-day…
Volunteer trail workers level the dirt on Jesusita Trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 100 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to restore Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail on Saturday, April 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Paving on E. Cabrillo Blvd
Paving ScheduleMonday, April 7th (red)00 block of Los Patos Way
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures/Castillo Street Traffic Control In Santa Barbara For Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street off-ramp beginning Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 during the overnight hours between 9 pm and…
City of Santa Barbara Seal and Santa Barbara City Fire Dept Badge
Sidewalk Vendor Enforcement Protects Public Safety
Starting this week, the City of Santa Barbara’s Vendor Enforcement Team, led by the Fire Department and supported by bilingual City staff and law enforcement officers for safety, will be conducting inspections of sidewalk vending…
Mission Creek at De La Vina with overgrown vegetation encompassing a City building.
Reminder: Creek Buffer Ordinance Q&A Session Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2
REMINDER: The Sustainability & Resilience Department will host a question-and-answer webinar on the Draft Creek Buffer Ordinance on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m…
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Paving
Paving Notice - E. Gutierrez Street 04/01/2025 - 04/02/2025
PAVING SCHEDULETuesday, April 1st (blue): Milling00-100 blocks of E.
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Reminder: Free & Instant Permit for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a 5-year Consolidated Plan and an…
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