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  • World Cup Watch Party.
    Bring Your Team Spirit to a USA World Cup Watch Party
    Cheer on the United States Men's National Soccer Team on Central Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza at a special World Cup Watch Party!Watch the U.S. Men's Team take on Paraguay's National Football Team and Turkey's National…
    Attendees at the 2025 Juneteenth SB Band Shell dancing and listening to music.
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebrates "Love for the People"
    Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth celebration in South Santa Barbara County! Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, June 19, at…
    Flying Pig in front of the VIP sections of the parade. Courtesy: Summer Solstice Celebration.
    52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
    The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", 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 19 to 21 and offers an array of…
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Paving
Paving Notice - W. Arrellaga Street
Paving & Grinding ScheduleWednesday, July 16 (grinding only)600-700 blocks of W. Arrellaga St.
Paving
Paving Notice - W. Mission Street
  Paving & Grinding ScheduleTuesday, July 15 (red)700-800 blocks of W. Mission St.
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
Statement from Chief of Police Gordon on Recent Federal Activity
Hello Santa Barbara,I wanted to share a few thoughts about the recent federal activity in our communities as well as some information about helpful resources.The military-style actions of federal immigration enforcement are unwarranted,…
Clean Up Supplies
Neighborhood Cleanup | Cacique and Alisos Street.
Join the City's Clean Community Division for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025Time: 9:…
Sustainability News
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments logo.
Highway 101 Southbound Divided Lanes Start July 12 in Montecito
Improved Northbound Lanes, New Auxiliary Lane, Northbound On-ramp at San Ysidro Road, and Off-ramp at Hermosillo Road Are Open
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets
Public Meetings for Tree Removals Proposed for Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) completes major infrastructure gaps to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to schools, parks, and neighborhood services. The…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Removal of Eight Ficus Trees on Milpas Street
As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
Rendering of the Exterior of Regional Fire Communications Center.
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation
Allowing for streamlined dispatch of all fire and medical callsOn behalf of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department - The County of Santa Barbara has successfully transitioned all seven local…
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
New Traffic Pattern on De La Vina Street
Beginning Thursday, July 10, 2025, a new traffic pattern will be in effect on De La Vina Street for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) that is currently underway. Vehicular traffic will be limited to one-way…
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