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Major Storm Forecasted: Stay Informed. Be Ready.
The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and minimize potential impacts from the current Major Storm Forecast for Santa Barbara County, including Free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Rendering as it is Viewed from State and Ortega
Explore the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The City of Santa Barbara and Alliance Bernstein invite community members to attend two public open houses to learn more about the proposed Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment. Attendees can drop in, explore project details, ask questions, and…
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EQ25 A City Transformed. Commemorate, Educate, Prepare.
The Great Quake Centennial
The 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake offers a moment to honor the lives lost, reflect on the city’s resilience, and learn how to better prepare for future disasters. The Great Quake & Day of Remembrance on June 28…
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Webinar Recording Available – Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The most recent public meetings for the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project took place on June 4, 2025, and in person at Monroe Elementary on June 5, 2025, to share Project updates. Click here to watch the June 4, 2025, Webinar Recording…
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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…
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
Construction to Begin on De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project
Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project is set to begin mid-June 2025, with completion anticipated in summer 2027. The project will replace the existing bridge over Mission Creek, located at 2700 De La Vina Street…
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Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park this July
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the annual concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought large crowds and a range of musical entertainment…
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Juneteenth Santa Barbara stage with crowd gathered to watch a dance group performance.
"Hope for the People" Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebration This Saturday
Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the eighth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, June 14,…
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Elevated Deck Inspection Program
Reminder of upcoming deadline. Recent California State laws SB 721 (2018) and SB 326 (2019) require inspections of elevated decks to ensure that multi-family and condominium buildings maintain safe, structurally sound…
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets, cyclist sharing the road with vehicles.
Upcoming Community Meetings for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan
The City of Santa Barbara will host two community meetings on Monday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 18, to share updates on the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Plan. The project provides safe pedestrian and bicycle…
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