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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Lifeguard certification course participants practice water rescues
Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training Offered to Improve Community’s Water Safety
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve the community’s overall water safety. While typical lifeguard training…
Parks & Rec News
Tesla and Dirt Road electric vehicle chargers at the Ortega Garage in Santa Barbara.
City of Santa Barbara Opens 16 Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in Ortega Parking Garage
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department are proud to announce the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers hosted at a City facility.
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SBPL Introduces Hublets
The Santa Barbara Public Library is bringing you new, family-friendly technology to try out! We are so excited to introduce our brand-new Hublets. Hublets are tablets that you can check out with your library card for use inside the Central…
Library News
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge March: Connect with Nature
Why?Connecting with nature is good for our mental health, and provides great opportunities for learning and exercise outdoors. Nature also connects us with others in our community. Santa Barbara is an incredible place to…
Library News
Aerial view of East beach where you can see the east beach habitat restoration work
East Beach Habitat Restoration Project Installation Milestone
The City of Santa Barbara completed plant installation for the East Beach Habitat Restoration Project (Project). The Project involved the removal of non-native ice plant and the installation of 3,200 Central Coast native plants restoring 1…
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New! Online Building Permit Inspection Requests
Starting March 5, 2024, Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive…
Entrance of the Short Term Parking Lot at SBA
Parking Improvements: Arrive Early and Be Prepared
Starting March 4, parking lot improvements will be taking place at Santa Barbara Airport and may lead to periodic lane closures and increased traffic. This activity will be rotating throughout all three parking lots (Short Term, Long Term…
Airport News
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Master Plan Update Public Meetings
Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to attend a series of upcoming public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update, including an interactive Open House on Thursday, March 7. These meetings will review the latest updates…
Airport News
The Principal Traffic Engineer is answering a question about the concept plans.
Upcoming Public Meetings about Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements
Please join us online on March 13, 2024, or in person on March 16, 2024, to learn about updates to the conceptual design and next steps to implement the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project.…
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