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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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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Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
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Fire and Police Commission Issues First Public Statement: “The Numbers Speak for Themselves” and "Hearing More from Our Community is a Top Priority"
The purpose of the Fire and Police Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator in all matters relating to efficient and adequate fire and police protection for the City of Santa Barbara.
Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Construction -Artist Rendering
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout Construction
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout ConstructionThe next phase of the Cabrillo Boulevard Roundabout Project is scheduled to start Monday, May 13, 2024. This will temporarily require through…
Paving Area Map - Shoreline Drive
Paving Shoreline Drive from Castillo St. to Loma Alta Dr.
During the week of May 13th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Shoreline Drive from Castillo Street to Loma Alta Drive.
Paving Area Map - Alta Vista Road
Paving Alta Vista Road and Surrounding Streets
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving streets in your neighborhood starting Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Friday, May 10th
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
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Road Repair Projects on Gibraltar Road and Mountain Drive
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will be repairing three sections of failed roadway on Gibraltar Road between El Cielito Road and the City limits that were damaged during the January 2023 storm season. The Project scope…
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Now Accepting Submissions for Preapproved ADU Program
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Preapproved plans are ADU designs submitted by designers, architects, builders, and…
Paving Area Map - Chiquita Rd. and Haley St.
Paving Chiquita Rd., E. De La Guerra St. and E. Haley Streets
Starting Monday, April 15th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood.During this project you may experience temporary delays and parking restrictions. The Streets will be closed…
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