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carrillo Intersection
Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
Public officils and safety partners gathered for a ribbon cutting on December 9, 2025
County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
630 Garden Street Building Front
Reminder: Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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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…
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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,…
Image shows cars driving under the U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing between the Lower Eastside and Dwight Murphy Field
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…
Turf at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Winter and Spring Turf Renovations and Irrigation Upgrades Completed
Work to improve the safety and function of turf at Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and Chase Palm Park wraps up this week, and the temporary fencing installed to protect the turf will be removed. Parks and Recreation staff…
Trail in Stevens Park
Stevens Park Closed Day of May 1
Stevens Park will be closed to the public on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow SoCal Edison to replace a power pole within the park. All entrances leading into the park, including hiking trails, will be secured…
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The SBPD Community Academy is Back!
The Community Academy is a 6-week program that allows Santa Barbara community members to learn more about SBPD, our history, job functions, and specialty units. Participants will be provided with behind-the-scenes, hands-on experience, and…
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
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 on April 5 and an in-person meeting on April 12 to share design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101…
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Thank You SB!
Thank you Santa Barbara for coming out to Coffee with a Cop this morning supporting Autism Acceptance Month. We had an outstanding time! More Coffee with a Cop events coming soon.
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Barricaded Subject Arrested
On April 17, 2023, at 12:17 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress, occurring in the 800 block of Cambria Way. Officers arrived on the scene and safely removed the adult female…
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