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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Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
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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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…
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Paving Mesa Neighborhood
Paving San Miguel Ave. & Shoreline Drive
On Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th
Paving Area Map - Las Ondas & San Miguel Ave.
Paving Mesa Neighborhood
During the week of August 19th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving Las Ondas and San Miguel Avenue.  
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Celebrate National Dog Day in Santa Barbara
Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!
Parks & Rec News
Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
Paving Truck Castillo Street
Upcoming Paving Project on Chapala Street Starting August 26
Starting Monday, August 26 at 7:00 a.m., new asphalt pavement will be installed along Chapala Street, from U.S. Highway 101 to Sola Street. The work will begin on the 300 block of Chapala Street, with one block being paved each day. This…
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Coming Soon – Electronic Plan Review Software
Coming September 9th!  The City is pleased to introduce—DigEplan—a new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page…
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Second Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…
Parks & Rec News
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Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
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Master Plan Update: Final Public Meetings
Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to participate in the last series of public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update. These meetings will consider final updates and concepts for the Airport’s future development.
Airport News
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