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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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Flood Advisory Issued by National Weather Service
February 13, 2025 Storm UpdateA Flood Advisory is in Effect Until 8:00 p.m. PST for Santa Barbara County due to excessive rainfall.Flood Safety Tips and Resources…
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Friday Night Swing Returns in 2025
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. 
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Paving Notice - Alta Mesa Neighborhood
Paving Schedule:Wednesday, February 19th (blue):
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Join Us in Celebrating National Engineers Week, February 16–22, 2025!
Join us in celebrating National Engineers Week, “Design Your Future” February 16-22, which is a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering!  Did you know that the City of…
Lifeguard trainees practice water rescues at Los Baños del Mar.
Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Certification Courses Offered This Spring
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s water safety. While typical lifeguard training courses cost…
Parks & Rec News
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Santa Barbara Youth Council to Host the 2025 Youth Speak Out
The Santa Barbara Youth Council (Youth Council) has been named as one of seven organizations to receive the Fund for Santa Barbara’s South County Youth Making Change Grant. This grant is awarded annually to support youth-led projects…
Parks & Rec News
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City of Santa Barbara Launches 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan
Help plan the future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront!The City of Santa Barbara has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite you and your group, business, or organization to participate in the process.…
Sustainability News
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2024 Airport Year in Review
Santa Barbara Airport celebrated another landmark year with record-breaking passenger counts, new nonstop routes, and a number of programs supporting our dedication to service, community engagement, and customer experience.  “This…
Airport News
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UDPATE: Community Meetings for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project – Postponed
The community meetings previously scheduled for February 12, 2025 and February 13, 2025 for the Cliff Drive Vision Project have been postponed until further notice.The City will provide updates on the new meeting dates as soon as they are…
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