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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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.
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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.  
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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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Housing Element Update - Public meeting
Upcoming Draft Housing Element Council Hearing
On July 5, 2020, the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review.  Written comments on the draft Housing Element will be accepted until August 3, 2022 at HEU@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 
Get Paid to Save Energy
Get Paid to Save Energy
Santa Barbara Clean Energy has partnered with OhmConnect to help you save energy automatically and get paid for it. City residents can also get a $0.99 smart thermostat or two smart plugs when you sign up. Take advantage…
Pavement Maintenance Project
Construction Notice: Pavement Maintenance Project
Paving work will begin on multiple City streets next week. Castillo Street, Mission Street, Chapala Street, Micheltorena Street, Arrellaga Street, and the Fairview Overpass will receive full-width pavement grind and asphalt pavement…
Commander Marylinda Arroyo
Police Department Names Interim Police Chief
Commander Marylinda Arroyo will be serving as the Interim Police Chief for the City of Santa Barbara. A permanent Police Chief is expected to be announced within the next few weeks. Commander Arroyo was the first female to be promoted…
Sister Cityhood with Puerta Vallarta
City Celebrates 50 years of Sister Cityhood with Puerto Vallarta
In a recent ceremony, the City celebrated 50 years of Sister Cityhood with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and re-affirmed the arrangement in Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Randy Rowse was joined by representatives from Puerto Vallarta,…
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1920's Small House Movement Presentation at Historic Landmarks Commission
On August 3rd 2022, at 1:40 p.m., Valerie Smith, a recent graduate of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University will present her graduate thesis to the Historic Landmarks Commission, on the…
Information for TSA Recruiting Event July 21 2022
SBA TSA Recruiting Event
Join the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Recruiting Event to begin the hiring process for the Transportation Security Office (TSO) position at SBA. The event will take place Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm…
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State Street/Waterfront Regional Action Plan Meetings
Join a virtual Regional Action Plan meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm, hosted by the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation, which brings together area stakeholders and City staff to discuss homelessness…
Listen Everywhere App
Real Time Translation and Audio Assistance at City Council Meetings
Now it's easier than ever to get involved with your City Council, with real time English or Spanish translation or audio assistance at Council meetings, with the Listen Everywhere App. It's as easy as scan, connect, open, and listen. Scan…
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