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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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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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Police Chief Bernard Melekian Announces Retirement
After 50 years of distinguished public service, Chief Barney Melekian will step down as the Police Department Interim Chief on Friday, July 15. Chief Melekian was appointed as the Interim Police Chief on March 1, 2021. He helped guide…
Eastside Library
Increased Hours and Services at Eastside Library
The major construction project at Central Library is officially underway. Due to the renovations, the Eastside Library will increase their hours of operation and all Library services.
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Upcoming Draft Housing Element Hearing
On July 5, 2020, the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review.  On July 14, 2022 the Planning Commission will hold a hearing to receive an overview of the draft Housing Element, take public comment, and provide…
City Launches New Website
City Launches New Website
The City launched a new website last week that features a clean and modern design and enhanced mobile compatibility. The website aligns with the City’s goals of inclusivity, providing the capability for Spanish translation and a better…
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Hourly Parking Rate Changes at Downtown Parking Lots
The hourly rates at Downtown parking lots increased to $2.50 an hour last week. This is in response to the rising costs of performing parking-related services, major maintenance, and capital improvements; and will ensure Downtown Parking…
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