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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New Counter Hours
In-person counter services have resumed at 630 Garden Street for walk-in customers during modified hours. No appointment required. Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and…
The City Celebrates Public Works Week
The community is invited to learn more about the services behind Public Works and meet team members on Tuesday, May 17 at De La Guerra Plaza. The Meet and Greet coincides with National Public Works Week. This year's theme is "…
Fire Department Community Survey Extended
The Fire Department continues to seek community input and has extended the deadline to complete the survey for the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Study to Wednesday, May 18. The survey will assist in determining the…
Introducing New Ways to Pay at Downtown Parking Lots
Paying for parking in the Downtown Parking lots is now even easier than ever with a new pay-by-phone option that allows customers to Scan, Pay and Go. Scan the QR code on your ticket with your smartphone to bring up the payment portal. Use…
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City Honored for Achievements in Financial Reporting
The City Finance Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada. An impartial panel of judges determined that the City's…
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep Volunteers "Dive In" to Keep City Harbor Clean
The City Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep, a sea floor debris cleanup program, will hold its 14th annual event on Saturday, May 7. A team of volunteer divers, supported by close to 40 volunteer dock workers, will remove junk from beneath the…
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Community Meetings for Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive Crosswalk Safety Enhancements
Community Feedback Requested!  Please join the City virtually on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, or in person on Saturday, May 7, 2022, to learn about the project and provide your feedback on the conceptual design options. See more details and…
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Sprinkler Timer Lunch & Learn Webinar May 4
Register for the Sprinkler Timer Lunch & Learn Webinar through Zoom.
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Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Beginning May 6
Loma Alta Drive reopens to vehicular traffic, from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street beginning Friday, May 6, and is planned to close again in October of this year. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
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