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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
500 Block of State Street highlighted with the view of the ocean
Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
Vacant Window Beautification Program Rendering
Call for Art: Vacant Window Beautification Program
Calling all Santa Barbara County artists! The new Vacant Window Beautification Program will transform empty storefronts along State Street into vibrant displays of local creativity. By turning vacant windows into welcoming visual…
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2024 City Council members standing in front of commemorative City Hall Centennial plaque
Santa Barbara City Hall Centennial: Honoring a Legacy of Service
In 2024, the City recognizes the 100-year anniversary of its iconic City Hall, originally built to centralize city services and make them more accessible to residents.
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Accela Citizens Access (ACA) Permit Back Online
Accela Citizens Access (ACA) Permit Portal was temporarily unavailable.The system is operating again, however slow response may be experienced for a short duration.
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Land Development - 2024 End of Year Closure
End of Year ClosureAs part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, and will resume business on Monday, January 6, 2025.…
Existing condition of the San Andres and Anapamu Streets Intersection
Safer Streets Coming to San Andres Street this December: Sidewalk, Intersection, and Roadway Improvements
In early December, the City will begin a series of improvements on San Andres Street to make it safer and more accessible for everyone. These upgrades include repairing sidewalks, enhancing intersections, and repaving roads as part of the…
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Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday, November 16
The Sustainability & Resilience Department's Clean Community Division and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Santa Barbara City…
Sustainability News
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Attention Nonprofits: Reminder of Funding Availability and Upcoming Application Workshops
The City of Santa Barbara began accepting applications for CDBG Capital Improvement, Affordable Housing Rehabilitation and Economic Development projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on November 12th, 2024.  Applications will be…
Sidewalk island in front of the SBA Terminal
Terminal Sidewalk Repairs Begin November 12
Starting November 12, Santa Barbara Airport will be repairing two sidewalk areas near the Terminal. These improvements will take place in two phases along the island between the passenger drop-off lane and the short-term parking lot.…
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Castillo Street
Intermittent US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures in Santa Barbara Begin Tuesday, November 12 for Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the intermittent closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street on-ramp beginning on Tuesday, November 12 between 8 pm and 6 am. This work will also…
Water main replacement
Water Main Replacement on Portesuello Avenue Starting November 18
The City is replacing approximately one mile of water main on Portesuello Avenue between Las Positas Road and Mountain Avenue starting Monday, November 18, with an anticipated completion date in spring 2025, pending any potential weather…
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