Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Parts of Santa Barbara County

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

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Beginning Monday, June 16, the Faulkner Main Gallery at the Central Library will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. Thank you for your patience.

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Screen shot of graphs showing building applications received by year and also issues by year.
Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
A Message from Chief of Police Kelly Gordon
As your Chief of Police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest.  
Image of a craftsman house in the San Roque neighborhood
Upcoming City Council Discussion – Single Family Streamlining Project
On June 17, 2025, City planning staff will brief the City Council on the Single Family Streamlining Project—an initiative aimed at updating the Single Family Design Board (SFDB) review process and zoning ordinance to provide homeowners…
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SB Reads 2022
Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Local Students to Participate in the Santa Barbara Reads Science Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library invites local students ages 8 to 18 to submit science fair experiments or projects to be featured in the October 2022 Science Fair as part of Santa Barbara Reads programming. Eligible students must be able to…
Library News
Santa Barbara City Hall, De la Guerra Plaza entrance
Conducting Business at the City of Santa Barbara
After adapting to an evolved work environment due to the pandemic while maintaining public service, City offices have been and continue to be open for business. The Business Office/Cashier where community members can conduct transactions,…
HCD Draft Housing Element Cover
Revised Draft Housing Element for Review
On August 19, 2022, the City’s draft Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review (HCD Review Draft).  The HCD Review Draft incorporates public comments received up to…
Logo reading "National Backflow Prevention Day - August 16" with water design behind the words
Learn About Backflow Prevention
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day. Water distribution systems are designed to deliver water safely from the treatment plant to the customer. Unless protected with a backflow prevention assembly, unintentional water…
Rendering of the front entrance of the new Police Station Project
Planning Commission Moves Forward with Police Station Project
Last week, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the Development Plan for the Police Station project. This is the main land use approval for the project, which is appealable to City Council. The next step in the process is design…
Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains
Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project
The City is rehabilitating 2.59 miles of aging sewer pipe infrastructure this week. Contractors will work from street manholes using trenchless methods to line sewer mains on Laguna, West Anapamu, State Street, East Figueroa, and Chapala…
New Mamava Lactation Pod at the Airport, showcasing Spanish tile artwork on the outside of the freestanding dome-like structure
The Airport Unveils Lactation Pod
The Airport is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing the Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod. This new facility can be found…
Police Department Rolls out E-Bikes to Their Fleet, image shows officer in front of Police Station on e-bike
Police Department Rolls out E-Bikes to Their Fleet
Before Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2022, Police added three e-bikes to their fleet, thanks to grant funding. Residents are likely to see these bikes in action, patrolling State Street, the Waterfront, the Mesa and Milpas Street. The…
SBA Terminal featuring Lactation Pod
Santa Barbara Airport Adds Lactation Pod for Traveling Parents
SBA is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing our Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod. This new facility can be found on the second floor of the…
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