Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) under consideration in Parts of Santa Barbara County.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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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…
Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
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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Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
The 51st annual Summer Solstice, themed Wild World, is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 20 to 22 and offers an…
street sweeper vehicle on a residential road
Street Sweeping Canceled June 19
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement in the City of Santa Barbara will be canceled on Thursday, June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no make-up day or changes to the schedule.Regularly scheduled sweeping and…
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SBA termina with “Fly with Pride, Land with Love” banner.
SBA Launches Partnership with Pacific Pride Foundation
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF). This partnership will support mutual community engagement through promoting Pride Month, PPF’s annual Pacific Pride…
Airport News
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…
Cliff Drive road between Oliver and Meigs Roads
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.  
Image of a craftsman house in the San Roque neighborhood
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…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
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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