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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Reminder to Renew City Business Licenses by Jan. 31
The City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificates (business licenses) expired December 31, 2023, and businesses have until January 31, 2024, to renew their business license without a late penalty. If you have not yet renewed your…
No Parking sign on a pole on Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara.
Street Sweeping and Parking Enforcement to Begin on Hope Avenue March 4
Street sweeping and related parking enforcement will begin on Hope Avenue from Calle Esperanza to State Street on Monday, March 4. The west side of the street will be swept the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, and…
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Webinar Recording and Upcoming In-Person Community Meeting
If you missed the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan online webinar, please join us in person on Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at La Cumbre Junior High, 2255 Modoc Road,…
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SBPL Offers 10+ Storytimes Each Week
From newborns to kids ready to start elementary school, Santa Barbara Public Library offers an early literacy class tailored to meet their developmental needs. But our storytimes aren’t just for the benefit of little ones – they all offer…
Library News
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Leadbetter Beach Park Reopens After Major Turf Renovation and Additional Improvements
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Leadbetter Beach Park after a 12-week closure for park improvements. The project included the park’s first turf renovation since its development in 1965. It required a…
Parks & Rec News
Harbor Dredging Complet
Harbor Dredging Completed
The City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department works closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers to keep the Federal Channel of the Santa Barbara Harbor open for safe boating. The Federal Government funds the dredging operations at…
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Rose Pruning Day Draws Record-Breaking Turnout
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday.January 13, 2024, at Mission Historical Park. This year's event drew a record-breaking turnout, with 150 volunteers of all ages and…
Parks & Rec News
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SB Roasting Company Now Available at SBA
Good news, coffee fans: Santa Barbara Airport is now proudly serving Santa Barbara Roasting Company!
Airport News
Community leaders and members cut a ribbon in front of a new playground at Eastside Park
Ribbon Cutting Marks Reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park after a multi-phase park improvement project.
Parks & Rec News
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