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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Los Voladores de Papantla mural at Eastside Neighborhood Park
Indigenous Murals Blessed and Unveiled at Eastside Neighborhood Park
The City Parks and Recreation Department hosted a blessing ceremony at Eastside Neighborhood Park of Los Voladores de Papantla. A newly created mural, as well as three recently re-envisioned murals by local artist and muralist Miguel…
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Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert
City Council declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert Tuesday in response to statewide requirements for additional action during the statewide drought. This action results in common sense water use regulations to encourage water…
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Eastside Regional Action Plan Meetings
Join a virtual Regional Action Plan meeting every other Friday, from 10-11 am, hosted by the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation, which brings together area stakeholders and City staff to discuss homelessness and develop…
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Santa Barbara Expands Homeless Outreach Services in the Downtown and Waterfront Areas
For the first time ever, the City will have the presence of a homeless outreach team during the evening and weekend hours in the Downtown Corridor and along the Waterfront. The City will also be continuing its commitment to provide…
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Concerts in the Park are Back
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to emerge from the pandemic and announce the return of the Concerts in the Park for its 21st season. The wildly popular summer concert series will kick off on Thursday,…
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE – Water Main Replacement on La Colina Road
The City is anticipated to start replacing aging water main infrastructure on La Colina Road this week.
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Water Outlook Remains Good as Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert
City Council declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert Tuesday in response to statewide requirements for additional action during the statewide drought.
Eastside Neighborhood Park Indigenous Murals Blessing Ceremony
The City Parks and Recreation Department will host a blessing at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N. Soledad Street) of Los Voladores de Papantla, a newly created mural, as well as three recently re-envisioned murals by local artist and…
Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement Postcard
Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement Released
The City of Santa Barbara, through a grant from the California Office of Historic Preservation, has developed a Draft Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement that explores the themes, events, people, and places…
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